Heavy Snow — N Elko Cnty, Nevada

2024-02-26 to 2024-02-27 · N Elko Cnty, Nevada

Event narrative

Ten inches fell at site (BERN2) Bear Creek Snotel, Elevation 8040 feet. This occurred between 1400 on 2/26 and 0200 on 2/27.

Nine inches fell at site (JCUN2) Jack Creek Upper Snotel, Elevation 7376 feet. This occurred between 1300 on 2/26 and 0700 on 2/27.

Nine inches fell at site (PRSN2) Pole Creek RS Snotel, Elevation 8330 feet. This occurred between 1300 on 2/26 and 2100 on 2/26.

Seven inches fell at site (MDSN2) Midas Snotel, Elevation 6634 feet. This occurred between 1200 on 2/26 and 0000 on 2/27.

Six inches fell at site (JAKN2) Jakes Creek Snotel, Elevation 7373 feet. This occurred between 1400 on 2/26 and 1900 on 2/26.

Seven inches fell at site (ONLN2) O'neil Creek Snotel, Elevation 6520 feet. This occurred between 1400 on 2/26 and 1800 on 2/26.

Seven inches fell at site (JAPN2) Jacks Peak Snotel, Elevation 8422 feet. This occurred between 1700 on 2/26 and 0300 on 2/27.

An upper level low with an associated cold front produced periods of heavy snow and gusty winds across both northern and central Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.