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High Wind — Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada

2023-02-21 · Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada

59 MG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Mesonet station (TORNV) located 10.0 mi NNE of Trinity Junction reported peak wind gusts of 68 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front with tight thermal and pressure gradients drove into the western US February 21 and brought mostly wind impacts to the region, as well as some accumulated snow for Sierra passes and western Nevada roadways overnight through the morning February 22.


Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1086274. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.