High Wind — N Elko Cnty, Nevada

2025-12-21 · N Elko Cnty, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (POCN2) Pole Creek, Elevation 8502 ft.

Wider weather episode

Another zonal flow pattern with a strong pressure gradient formed over Nevada, again with low pressure to the north and high pressue over the Southwest U.S. This pattern persisted for several days, which brought strong winds to portions of northern and central Nevada with light rain/snow showers through the Christmas week.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.