Heavy Snow — N Elko Cnty, Nevada

2024-02-01 to 2024-02-02 · N Elko Cnty, Nevada

Event narrative

Seven inches fell at site (BERN2) Bear Creek Snotel, Elevation 8040 feet. This occurred between 1400 on 2/1 and 0900 on 2/2.

Eight inches fell at site (FWCN2) Fawn Creek Snotel, Elevation 7029 feet. This occurred between 1700 on 2/1 and 0600 on 2/2.

Eight inches fell at site (JCUN2) Jack Creek Upper Snotel, Elevation 7376 feet. This occurred between 1700 on 2/1 and 0800 on 2/2.

Nine inches fell at site (JAPN2) Jacks Peak Snotel, Elevation 8422 feet. This occurred between 1200 on 2/1 and 0700 on 2/2.

Nine inches fell at site (TJMN2) Toe Jam Snotel, Elevation 7690 feet. This occurred between 1300 on 2/1 and 0800 on 2/2.

Wider weather episode

An (AR) Atmospheric River type system produced heavy snow across the mountains of northern and parts of central Nevada to start February.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1152902. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.