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Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 8:44AM PDT until November 1 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV, United States of America
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* 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.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-30T20:00:00-07:00 |
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