High Wind — X E Elko, Nevada

2010-04-27 · X E Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

A wind gust of 63 mph was reported by the Spring Gulch RAWS site. A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the Pilot Peak Junction Mesonet site.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front produced high winds across northern and central Nevada. Numerous wind gusts over 60 mph were observed. The high winds produced widespread blowing dust across northern Nevada reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 217929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.