Winter Storm — Northwestern Nye, Nevada

2016-01-31 · Northwestern Nye, Nevada

Event narrative

A spotter in Tonopah and the Big Smoky Valley reported 11 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm dumped 6 to 12 inches of snow in many valley locations and up to 18 inches in the mountains. In addition winds gusting over 40 mph in White Pine county caused drifting of snow up to 4 feet deep making travel nearly impossible. Schools and county offices were closed the next day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 613475. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.