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
“Persons should delay all travel if possible.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 3:05 AM PST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“If travel is absolutely necessary, make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 3:05 AM PST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“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.”
NWS Elko NV, Winter Storm Warning, 3:05 AM PST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Delay all travel if you can. The National Weather Service expects snow covered roads on State Route 229 through Secret Pass, in 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 with warm clothing, food, water and a flashlight.
Protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold. Check on older neighbors if it is safe to do so.
Context
The warning covers parts of Elko County. Flood insurance claims in the two counties with FEMA data are 31 in one county (1984 to 2017) and 8 in the other (1982 to 2023). These counts only include insured properties, so they do not show all past storm or flood impacts.
FEMA records one past disaster declaration for severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides in 2017 (declaration 4307), and one for severe storms and flooding in 2006 (declaration 1629), in the first county listed.
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 says the Winter Storm Warning for the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range remains in effect until 10:00 PM PST today, Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- How much snow is expected in the Ruby Mountains?
- The National Weather Service expects 12 to 16 inches above 7,500 feet. From 6,500 feet to 7,500 feet, total snow of 8 to 12 inches is expected.
- Which roads will be affected by the winter storm near Elko County?
- 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.
Sources
- NWS Elko NV: Winter Storm Warning, Nov 1, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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