Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Great Basin National Park, NV ∙ Tippett, NV ∙ Ely, NV ∙ Cherry Creek, NV ∙ Wheeler Peak, NV ∙ North Schell Peak, NV ∙ Ruth, NV ∙ Buck Mountain, NV ∙ South Schell Peak, NV ∙ Steptoe, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 1211 AM PDT Thu Mar 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow will continue through this morning. 3 to 6 inches have already been reported this evening in valleys and additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in valleys and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains is expected. * WHERE...White Pine County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road conditions. Visibility will drop to 1/4 miles at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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