Areas affected: Northern Elko County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County; White Pine County
Instructions: Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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Message summary: ...winter weather advisory now in effect until 7 am pst monday... * what...snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. * where...northern elko county, white pine county, southern
lander county and southern eureka county and southwest elko
county. * when...until 7 am pst monday. * impacts...travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. ...view the complete message
A chance of snow. Partly sunny. High near 35, with temperatures falling to around 27 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Tonight
Slight Chance Light Snow
Lo 17 °F
A slight chance of snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Monday
Partly Sunny
Hi 30 °F
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night Partly Cloudy
Lo 6 °F
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly Sunny
Hi 30 °F
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Lo 12 °F
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Chance Light Snow
Hi 31 °F
A chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A weather outlook gives you a heads up, there is potential for a significant storm two, three, four, or perhaps five days in advance. This is your first chance to begin preparing for the event.
Watch
A watch is issued a day or two prior to the anticipated significant weather event. Odds of the event have increased yet some uncertainty remains for the forecast area. Time to get ready, get prepared.
Special Weather Statement
A special weather statement may be issued for hazards that have not yet reached advisory or warning status or that do not have a specific code of their own.
Advisory
A advisory is for weather events with up to 24 hour lead time that are more of an inconvenience and not necessarily life-threatening. A winter weather advisory for one or two inches of snow is an example.
Warning
A warning means confidence is high the significant weather event will occur within the next 24 hours or less, or is underway. Time to take action to help save lives and property.
Forecast provided by the National Weather Service.
