Winter Storm — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2008-01-04 to 2008-01-05 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Six inches of new snow was reported in Spring Creek and the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge and 8 inches in Lamoille. In addition gusty winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to portions of central and northern Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 64947. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.