FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Esmeralda and Central Nye County
SENT: 2026-02-16T10:06:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 10:06AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
* WHEN…Now through 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, 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 through 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 6000 feet. The second round of snow will occur
late-Tuesday into Wednesday, with snow levels starting our around
4000 feet. Winter driving conditions and accumulating snow are
expected on Highway 95 with the 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: 2026-02-16T13:00:00-08:00
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