Heavy Snow — W Inyo, California

2001-02-11 to 2001-02-14 · W Inyo, California

Event narrative

One of the biggest storms in years impacted portions of southeast California and southern Nevada. Snowfall amounts between 2 and 3 feet were common above 4000 to 5000 feet with amounts up to 3 1/2 feet reported along 190 in Death Valley between 4000 and 5000 feet. Even portions of southern Nevada reported storm totals between 18 and 24 inches above 4500 and 5000 feet. Some specific storm totals include: Aspendell, CA - 43.5 inches, Townes Pass (Highway 190 in Death Valley near the 5000 foot level - 36-42 inches, Father Crowley Point (along Highway 190 near 4000 feet) - 36-42 inches, Darwin, CA - 36 inches, Dunmovin, CA - 36 inches, Las Vegas Ski Resort, 26 inches, Dyer, NV - 24 inches, Goldfield, NV - 16-18 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5232538. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.