Winter Storm in Nevada

Events

116

Deaths

4

Injuries

21

Damage

$14 million

• Winter Storm in Nevada, March 7, 20022 deaths · $150,000 · 1 eventNHP reported a multi vehicle accident resulting in two deaths. Between 4:30 and 5:00 pm, a snowstorm hit the Fernley area reducing visibility to 1/4 mile.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, December 19 to 20, 19981 death · 10 injured · $150,000 · 1 eventSnowfall combined with bitterly cold temperatures in Western Nevada, caused icy roadways that produced numerous automobile accidents. As many as 80-90 accidents were reported just in the Reno-Sparks urban area.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, January 1 to 2, 20061 death · 6 injured · 1 eventDyer received 8 inches of snow. During the early morning hours of January 3rd, icy roads contributed to three separate car crashes on Highways 95 and 6 in Esmeralda County, resulting in one fatality (indirect) and six injuries.
• Winter Storm and Flood in Nevada, December 30 to 31, 2022$15 million · 82 kt wind · 13 eventsThe strongest winter storm of December passed through the region on the final two days of December. This storm initially produced very high snow levels near 9000 feet on 30 December.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, December 10 to 11, 2022$8.0 million · 61 kt wind · 6 eventsA stronger winter storm brought another round of heavy snow, strong winds, and travel impacts to Sierra passes 9-11 December. Peak snowfall totals occurred through the period of 10-11 December with 2-4 feet of snow widely reported in Sierra locations and northeast CA.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Nevada, March 1 to 4, 20181 injured · $3.0 million · 56 kt wind · 10 eventsA major winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of northern and central Nevada. Some of the heavier snowfall amounts included 10 to 20 inches in Spring Creek and Lamoille, 14-17 inches in Eureka, and 7 inches in Ely.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, February 24 to 25, 20112 injured · $250,000 · 3 eventsSlow moving low pressure dropped down the Pacific Northwest coast and into California bringing heavy snow to the Sierra and portions of western Nevada.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, December 20 to 23, 1996$50,000 · 1 eventA powerful winter storm crippled the Reno-Carson City-Minden area over a two and a half day period. The main portion of the storm dumped heavy snow over the region from late Friday night (20th) into early Sunday morning (22nd).
• Winter Storm and High Wind in Nevada, December 21 to 23, 2012$40,000 · 67 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong, cold low pressure remained over the northeast Pacific from the 21st through early on the 24th bringing heavy snow to the Sierra along with snow and strong wind for far western Nevada.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, February 21 to 22, 20223 injured · 2 eventsAnother inside slider tracked through the region W/more snow and wind. This inside slider-type system moved into the region late Sunday through Tuesday.
• Winter Storm and Strong Wind in Nevada, March 23 to 26, 2011$30,000 · 3 eventsSeveral areas of cold low pressure moved from near the California coast through western Nevada the 23th through the 26th bringing periods of snow along with gusty winds.
• Winter Storm and High Wind in Nevada, February 14 to 16, 2011$20,000 · 74 kt wind · 3 eventsA cold system dropping south from the Gulf of Alaska brought a strong cold front through the region with heavy Sierra snow and strong winds for portions of western Nevada.
• Winter Storm and Flooding in Nevada, December 22 to 27, 202157 kt wind · 16 eventsA series of eastern Pacific winter storm pulses, occasionally aided by induction of warmer sub-tropical moisture, caused a variety of hazardous winter conditions that disrupted holiday travel and commerce over the Sierra and western NV.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, January 27 to 28, 20089 eventsA complex winter storm brought high winds and snow to northern and central Nevada. The high winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow which reduced visibilities to less than 1/4 mile at times.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, February 2 to 3, 20088 eventsAnother strong winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of northern and central Nevada.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, December 12 to 15, 20218 eventsA powerful winter storm that originated the Gulf of Alaska, thrust into the Western United States from DEC 13-14 and brought heavy snow to the Sierra above 7000'.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, December 26 to 27, 202295 kt wind · 8 eventsDuring the final week of December, a very active weather set up with a series of generally warmer Pacific winter storms moving through the region.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Nevada, December 29 to 30, 20037 eventsA winter storm brought heavy snow to portions of northern Nevada. Strong winds associated with this storm affected all of northern and central Nevada.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, December 24 to 25, 20087 eventsA strong winter storm brought snow and strong gusty winds to northern and central Nevada. Many locations picked up 3 to 6 inches of snow with a few locations receiving 8 to 12 inches of snow.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, January 8, 20056 eventsA winter storm brought heavy snow and gusty winds to northern Nevada. Some snowfall amounts included: 16 inches at Wildhorse, 12 inches at Charleston, 9 inches at Battle Mountain, 7 inches at Elko, 6 inches at Rydon and Wells, and 4 inches to Pilot Valley.
• Winter Storm in Nevada, April 14 to 16, 20096 eventsA major late season storm dumped up to 2 feet of snow over portions northern and central Nevada.
• Winter Storm and High Wind in Nevada, March 9 to 13, 2022101 kt wind · 6 eventsA fast moving cold front brought breezy winds and a period of light snow showers through the region Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A strong, cold north to east surface wind flow followed behind the exiting frontal boundary through Thursday.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, November 6 to 9, 202272 kt wind · 6 eventsA second much stronger and colder early winter storm system brought more heavy snowfall to the Sierra late Sunday night through midweek. A much weaker low-pressure system preceded this main event winter storm Saturday through Sunday.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Nevada, November 18 to 23, 2010$10,000 · 5 eventsVery cold low pressure dropped south along the Pacific Northwest coast and into the northern Sierra between the 18th and the 21st followed by another low on the 23rd. This brought gusty winds and periods of snow to western Nevada, with periods of heavy snowfall in the Sierra.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Nevada, November 23, 20105 eventsA strong arctic front brought blizzard and near blizzard conditions and heavy snow to portions of northern Nevada. U.S. Highway 93 between Wells and Jackpot was closed for about 6 hours due to blizzard conditions.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.