Winter Storm Warning Issued for Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range 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 parts of Elko County, expecting up to two feet of snow and 55 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, Nevada
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Elko NV
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 Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, Nevada.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Elko, NV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions in northeastern Nevada. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, effective from Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Ruby Mountains and the East Humboldt Range located within Elko County.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
- Prepare for hazardous travel conditions and potential isolation in mountain areas.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging from one to two feet.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Significant impacts to visibility are expected, with levels potentially dropping below 1/4 mile due to the combination of falling and blowing snow.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM PST on Monday, February 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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