Winter Storm Warning Issued for Esmeralda and Central Nye County Through Wednesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Esmeralda and Central Nye County, forecasting heavy snow and whiteout conditions from Monday through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Nevada
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Las Vegas
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Nevada.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Esmeralda and Central Nye County. The warning is effective from 10:00 AM PST Monday, February 16, through 10:00 PM PST Wednesday, February 18.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Esmeralda and Central Nye County. Specific impacts are anticipated for travelers on Highway 266 over Lida Summit and along Highway 95.
What You Should Do
Officials recommend that persons consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can call 5 1 1 for the latest road information.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is possible throughout the region, with total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches expected. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. These conditions will likely make roads, bridges, and overpasses slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected, which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to occur in two rounds:
- First Round: Monday into Tuesday, with snow levels starting around 6,000 feet. Travel on Highway 266 over Lida Summit may be difficult during this time.
- Second Round: Late Tuesday into Wednesday, with snow levels dropping to approximately 4,000 feet. Accumulating snow and winter driving conditions are expected on Highway 95 during this period.
The warning is scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM PST Wednesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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