Winter Storm in Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Winter Storm February 2, 2008 – February 3, 2008 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

What the National Weather Service wrote

A strong winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to southwest and south central Elko County. Elko and Oasis received 7 inches of new snow and Ryndon picked up 8 inches. In addition, winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of the snow. Spring creek had drifts as deep as 4 feet across roads and driveways.

The wider storm

Another strong winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of northern and central Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 67974. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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