FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Esmeralda and Central Nye County
SENT: 2026-02-15T00:21:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:21AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE…Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel on Highway 266 over Lida Summit may be
difficult at times. Snow will occur in two rounds. The first round
of snow will occur Monday into Tuesday with snow levels starting
out around 6,000 feet. The second round of snow will occur late
Tuesday into Wednesday, with snow levels starting our around 4,000
feet. Winter driving conditions and accumulating snow are expected
on Highway 95 with this second round of snow.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road
information.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T13:00:00-08:00
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