High Wind — White Pine, Nevada

2025-12-17 · White Pine, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (ALLN2) Alligator Ridge, Elevation 6674 ft.

Wider weather episode

A zonal flow pattern and a tight pressure gradient formed over central and northern Nevada caused by low pressure over the Pacific NW and a persistent high pressure ridge over the Southwestern States. This pattern persisted for several days producing strong and gusty winds across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.