Halleck, Nevada

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 am PDT Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Winter Weather
Advisory for snow... which is in effect until 5 am PDT Sunday.

A low pressure system will develop over eastern Nevada and spread
snow across southern Elko County today and tonight. The heaviest
snowfall is expected across the eastern half of the County at
elevations above 4500 feet. Above 7500 feet in the Ruby Mountains
and East Humboldt Range... snow accumulations will range from 6 to
10 inches. Locations east of the Ruby Mountains between 4500 feet
and 7500 feet are expected to recieve between 3 and 6 inches of snow
accumulation by late tonight. Locations west of the Ruby
Mountains... including the cities of Elko and Carlin... will miss
the brunt of the storm... with 1 to 3 inches expected in these
locations. Locations below 4500 feet... including the city of West
Wendover... will also receive up to 3 inches of snow due to warmer
temperatures at these lower elevations. The period of heaviest
snow is expected to occur later this afternoon into this evening.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause
travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited
visibilities... and use caution while driving.

... Record low temperature set at Elko...

a record low temperature of 17 degrees was set at Elko today.
This ties the old record of 17 set in 2001.

... Record cold and early-season snow...

An intense early-season winter storm will dominate the region this
weekend. Snowfall amounts over eastern Nevada will generally be 1 to
3 inches in the valleys and 4 to 8 inches on the east side of the
mountains of Elko County. Being early in the winter season... records
for snowfall could be surpassed. Additionally... the extreme cold
associated with this storm system will approach record lows in
several locations through Monday morning.

The following table summarizes the current record snowfalls and
record low temperatures that may be broken over the next several
days:

Location Saturday / Sunday / Monday

Elko ap
            low 15f 0f 2f
           snow trace 5.2" 0.5"

Winnemucca ap
            low 15f 16f 12f
           snow 3.0" 3.4" 3.1"

Ely ap
            low 13f 17f 15f
           snow 6.0" 3.0" 4.0"

Tonopah ap
            low 27f 22f 24f

Eureka ap
            low 14f 12f 13f