Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 8:44AM PDT until November 1 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations 15 to 20 inches
above 8,500 feet conceivable. Total snow 10 to 15 inches from 7,500
feet to 8,500 feet possible. Snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches from
6,500 feet to 7,500 feet conceivable.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads are expected on State Route 229
through Secret Pass, up into Lamoille Canyon, and across Harrison
Pass in the southern end of the Ruby Mountains.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you
plan to travel, consider alternate strategies.

This month
1837th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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