Heavy Snow — Northern Elko, Nevada

1996-12-21 to 1996-12-22 · Northern Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

A very storng winter storm dropped heavy snow over parts of northern nevada causing some road closures. 24 hour totals included: 16 inches at Gibbs Ranch 40 miles northeast of Elko, 8 invhes at Owyhee, 9 inches at Jackpot, 12 inches at Jarbiidge, and 17 inches at Wildhorse.

Wider weather episode

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_id 5573914. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.