High Wind — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2011-12-30 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Wind gusts up to 67 mph were observed at Pequop Summit and the Warm Springs NDOT mesonet site. A gust to 58 mph was recorded at the Spruce Mountain RAWS.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought strong winds to northeast Nevada where wind gusts to 68 mph were observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 352955. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.