Heavy Snow — N Elko Cnty, Nevada

2024-04-05 to 2024-04-06 · N Elko Cnty, Nevada

Event narrative

Twelve inches fell at site (BERN2) Bear Creek Snotel, Elevation 8040 feet. This occurred between 2 AM on 4/6 and 9 AM on 4/6.

Eight inches fell at site (JCUN2) Jack Creek Upper Snotel, Elevation 7376 feet. This occurred between 6 PM on 4/5 and 5 AM on 4/6.

Nine inches fell at site (JAPN2) Jacks Peak Snotel, Elevation 8422 feet. This occurred between 6 PM on 4/5 and 9 AM on 4/6.

Six inches fell at site (LADN2) Laurel Draw Snotel, Elevation 6681 feet. This occurred between 10 PM on 4/5 and 3 AM on 4/6.

Seven inches fell at site (PRSN2) Pole Creek RS Snotel, Elevation 8330 feet. This occurred between 2 AM on 4/6 and 11 AM on 4/6.

Six inches fell at site (TJMN2) Toe Jam Snotel, Elevation 7690 feet. This occurred between 4 PM on 4/5 and 6 AM on 4/6.

Six inches fell at site (JRGN2) Jarbidge COOP Observer, Elevation 6180 feet. This occurred between 830 AM on 4/5 and 830 AM on 4/6.

A low pressure with a strong cold front produced heavy snow and gusty winds. The front progresses across the CWA from the 4th through the 6th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1169277. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.