Key facts
- Alert
- Winter Storm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Elko NV
- Areas
- Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range
- In effect
- until 10:00 PM PST, Nov 1, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Heavy snow expected.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 7:39 AM PDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Snow accumulations 12 to 16 inches above 7,500 feet anticipated.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 7:39 AM PDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Persons should delay all travel if possible.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 7:39 AM PDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Delay all travel if you can. The National Weather Service says snow-covered roads are expected on State Route 229 through Secret Pass, into Lamoille Canyon, and across Harrison Pass.
If you must travel, make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Carry a winter kit in the vehicle.
Protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold, and check on older neighbors.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records list 31 claims in county 32007 between 1984 and 2017, and 8 claims in county 32033 between 1982 and 2023. These counts cover only insured properties, so they do not show all past storm damage.
County 32007 had two federal disaster declarations for storms: one in March 2017 for severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides, and one in February 2006 for severe storms and flooding.
Updates
- NWS Elko NV issued the winter storm warning until 10:00 PM PST.
History here
This county: 31 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1984, most recent 2017.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4307 (2017): severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-1629 (2006): severe storms and flooding
This county: 8 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1982, most recent 2023.
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Questions
- Is there a Winter Storm Warning in the Ruby Mountains, Nevada?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Elko issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County at 7:39 AM PDT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- When does the Winter Storm Warning end?
- It is in effect from 5 PM PDT this afternoon until 10:00 PM PST Sunday evening.
- How much snow is expected in the Ruby Mountains?
- The National Weather Service expects 12 to 16 inches above 7,500 feet. Between 6,500 feet and 7,500 feet, total snow of 8 to 12 inches is expected.
Sources
- NWS Elko NV: Winter Storm Warning, Oct 31, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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