High Wind — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2006-11-14 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Downslope winds off the Ruby Mountains associated with a strong cold front produced wind gusts to 83 mph at the Ruby Valley RAWS. A home in Ruby Valley was completely destroyed by the winds. The winds also moved a pickup truck 20 feet.

Wider weather episode

Strong cold front moving through eastern Elko county brought high winds that caused some damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 109. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.