Heavy Snow — Northern Elko, Nevada

1998-01-12 · Northern Elko, Nevada

Wider weather episode

A strong winter storm dropped heavy snow over the Northeast Nevada mountains above 6000 feet. 12 hour snowfall totals ending at 6:00 am PST included: 14 inches at Dorsey Basin (8100'), 12 inches in Lamoille Canyon (7500'), 11 inches at Bear Creek Ranger Station (8200'), 10 inches at Upper Jack Creek (7250') and 6 inches at Wildhorse Reservoir.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5630140. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.