High Wind — Northwestern Nye, Nevada

2017-03-30 · Northwestern Nye, Nevada

Event narrative

A wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at the Tonopah airport. These strong winds blew down the historic Mitzpah Hotel and Casino sign in Tonopah and blew down a 12 inch diameter tree in front of the museum.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought winds gusting up to 85 mph to portions of northern and central Nevada. These strong winds blew down power poles in Humboldt county and did some other minor property damage. In northern Nye county the winds blew down the historic Mitzpah Hotel and Casino sign in Tonopah. The cold front brought heavy snow to portions of White Pine county with 9 to 11 inches reported in some locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.