High Wind — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2011-02-16 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Wind gusts to 60 mph were estimated in Ruby and Clover Valleys based on the 77 mph gust measured at the Ruby Valley RAWS and a 56 mph gust at the Ruby Lake RAWS.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought strong winds to portions of eastern and central Nevada. Wind gusts up to 77 mph were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 273541. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.