Elko, NV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Elko.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 4:04AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 1 to 2 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 4:04AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 1 to 2 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches above 7000 ft, and up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches below 7000 feet and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches above 7000 ft, and up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches below 7000 feet and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

High Wind Warning issued November 23 at 1:36AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph near the peaks and up to 60 mph in Red Rock Canyon. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may impact trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may result in locally reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Downslope winds can create sudden gusts which can result in particularly hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 1:36AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected on the far western side of the Las Vegas Valley. The central and eastern portions of the Las Vegas Valley will likely experience peak gusts between 30 and 40 MPH. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may result in locally reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Downslope winds in the far western Las Vegas Valley can create sudden gusts which can result in particularly hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 1:36AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous crosswinds will be possible on Highway 95 between Indian Springs and the intersection with State Route 160.

Avalanche Watch issued November 22 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is expected to occur in the backcountry Friday night and may continue through Saturday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Fri 09:00 AM PST to Sat 06:00 AM PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with large amounts of new snow, rain, and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Avalanches large enough to bury people or knock down large trees could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions may occur Friday night and Saturday. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.