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Winter Storm in Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
Winter Storm February 16, 2026 – February 18, 2026 · Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
What the National Weather Service wrote
A Facebook post estimated 4 inches of snow in Silver Springs.
The wider storm
The first in a series of strong winter storms impacted the eastern Sierra from the 16th to 17th. In this two day period, upwards of 2 to 4 feet of snow fell, and was accompanied by winds upwards of 80-100 mph. Donner Pass, along with other mountain passes, was closed for over a day. The greatest overall impacts occurred on the 17th when heavy snow of 4-10 inches occurred across the main urban areas of far western NV, and higher amounts between 12-18 inches from bands of heavy Lake Tahoe-enhanced snow between Carson City and Washoe Valley.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316204. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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