This is the moment a Nevada cop is battered by strong winds and snow as dangerous weather conditions forced the closure of major highways.

The video was filmed in Washoe Valley, located in Washoe County in the US state of Nevada, with the message: “This was what it looked like yesterday (3rd January) afternoon when our deputies arrived to assist Nevada State Police Highway Patrol.”

The video shows a police officer being battered by high winds and swirling ice on a snow-filled motorway.

According to local reports, US Route 395 and Interstate 580 in Washoe Valley were closed due to the harsh weather conditions, the Sheriff’s Office announced.

A high-wind warning was issued from midday on Monday until Tuesday morning, and the National Weather Service (NWS) said a peak gust of 87mph was reported close to Galena Creek at 5.27pm.

Prior to the road closures, the NWS forecast: “There is potential for gusts to exceed 80 mph for wind prone locations along the U.S. Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor between Susanville and northern Mono County, in addition to the Surprise Valley, and far northern Washoe County near the Oregon border. Elsewhere, gusts of 30-50 mph are anticipated for valley locations, with Sierra ridge gusts exceeding 100 mph.

“Some tree falls and power outages are possible along with travel restrictions for high profile vehicles, and very rough air for aviators.”

According to the NWS, the weather conditions are expected to improve in the Carson City-Minden-Reno region for the rest of the week.