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Heavy Snow in Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

Heavy Snow December 5, 1996 – December 6, 1996 · Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

The wider storm

A strong winter storm dropped heavy snow over much of northeastl Nevada. During the 24 hour period ending at 900 am PST on Dec 6th snowfall amounts were as follows: 20 inches at Spring Creek, 18 inches at Oasis, 17 inches at Southfork Resevoir, 14 inches at Clover Valley and 12 inches at Elko, Jiggs, Ruby Lake Wildlife Refuge, Carlin and Jiggs. The snowfall closed roads and schools.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5573754. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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