Winter Storm Watch, Nevada

Severe

Exceeding 2 feet of snow above 9000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 6 to 12 inches down to 5000 feet, gusts up to 50 mph. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Ended Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Sunday, February 15, 12:21 at night.

Issued: Saturday, February 14, 12:37 in the afternoon
Expires: Wednesday, February 18, 10 at night

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area: 1 to 2 feet
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph

Map

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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Heavy snow is possible in the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet above 9000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 6 to 12 inches down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where: Sheep Range and Spring Mountains.
When: From Monday morning through Wednesday evening.
Impacts: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details: The snow is expected in two waves with the first on Monday. Snow levels will start out around 7000 feet on Monday, but will fall to below 5000 feet by Tuesday morning when the second wave will move in.

Updates

Saturday 12:37 in the afternoon
Winter Storm Watch issued for Monday morning through Wednesday night. February 14, 2026