Weather Warnings for Nevada

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Nevada
Alerts Updated: February 17, 2026, 10:01 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:01PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, northern Mohave County. In Nevada, Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST / 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:01 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Northwest Plateau; Lincoln County


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 2:01PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow is possible in the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range above 5000 feet. Three day 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-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:01 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 2:01PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel on Highway 266 over Lida Summit may be difficult at times. Snow will occur in two rounds. The second round of snow will occur late tonight into Wednesday, with snow levels starting our around 4000 feet. Winter driving conditions and accumulating snow are expected on Highway 95 with this second round of snow.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:01 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Esmeralda and Central Nye County


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches on the valley floor with 8 to 16 inches for foothill areas above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph and over 60 mph in wind prone locations along US-395/I-580. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1" per hour, mainly this afternoon ahead of the evening commute. Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Northern Washoe County


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches, with 3 to 5 inches along the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph with wave heights on Pyramid Lake up to 2-5 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches along US-95/95A including: Yerington, Hawthorne, and Mina. Up to 3 to 8 inches in portions of southwest Lyon and western Mineral counties along SR-208, SR-359, and US-6. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, locally up to 4 feet along the highest peaks. Snow totals will be highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Winds gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. For Thursday's storm, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will continue through early Wednesday morning. There is also the threat of lightning throughout the greater Lake Tahoe area through 6pm today. Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, locally up to 4 feet along the highest peaks. Snow totals will be highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Winds gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. For Thursday's storm, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will continue through early Wednesday morning. There is also the threat of lightning throughout the greater Lake Tahoe area through 6pm today. Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 12:53PM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Clark County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are expected during the afternoon and evening today and again with an approaching front early Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 12:53 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Northeast Clark County


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 12:53PM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Cadiz Basin, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Las Vegas Valley, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST / 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 12:53 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Northwest Deserts; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Cadiz Basin; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Las Vegas Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Southern Clark County


Avalanche Warning issued February 17 at 5:19AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: AVWREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:19 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Avalanche Warning issued February 17 at 5:19AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: AVWREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:19 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:14AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across the lower elevation valleys. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Humboldt, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree limbs.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:14 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  Humboldt County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Northwestern Nye County


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 2:14AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:14 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:14AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches across the lower elevation valleys. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches above 5,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...White Pine, Northern Elko, South Central Elko, Southwest Elko, and Northeastern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree limbs.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:14 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  Northern Elko County; White Pine County; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County; Northeastern Nye County


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 2:14AM PST until February 17 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 35 and 55 mph. * WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 2:14 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:15 pm
Area:  White Pine County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Northwestern Nye County; Northeastern Nye County