Chapter 6: Day 6

Nancy Drew: The Trail of the Twister Walkthrough for Day 6 includes custom screenshots and detailed instructions on how to complete this final section of the game.

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Chapter 6: Day 6

  • Talk to Debbie.

  • Go outside to the storm-chasing truck.

  • Drive to either the nearest storm cloud or the windmill.

  • Activate the Doppler machine.

  • Open the side panel on the truck.

  • Flip 3 switches at a time in order to activate the radar (when all the lights are blue).

  • Numbering the switches from left to right, the top row being 1-6 and the bottom being 7-11, flip the switches in the following order:

    • 1, 4, 5. Press the button on the right.

    • 7, 9, 11. Press the button on the right.

    • 2, 3, 11. Press the button on the right.

    • 3, 8, 11. Press the button on the right.

  • The scanner will work briefly, then dissolve into flames.

  • Zoom into and open the gray container (next to the red cooler) in the middle of the truck.

  • Arrange the cables and plugs properly, then press the button located at the bottom.

  • See screenshot for solution.

  • Debbie tells you to return to base.

  • Go to the desk in Scott's Office.

  • Notice a piece of paper sticking out of one of the drawers.

  • Open the drawer with the key and read the note.

  • Go to the cellar.

  • Zoom into the piece of paper under the sink that reads Storm Weather Symbols.

  • Check out 63: moderate rain, continuous.

  • The symbol is made up of 3 black dots.

  • See 89: light hail no thunder.

  • The symbol shows 2 triangles.

  • Finally, look at 99: severe thunderstorm with hail.

  • The symbol appears to be a B with an open triangle on top.

  • Check the Open Surface Charts binder on the lower shelf behind Frosty's desk.

  • Look for the 3 storm weather symbols:

    • 45+ dewpoint and continuous moderate rain.

    • 85 degrees + with either light hail.

    • 85 degrees + no thunder or severe thunderstorm with hail.

  • They are found on:

    • March 3, 8, 18, 21 and 26.

    • April 3, 6, 10, 23, 29.

    • May 6 and 12.

  • Return to Scott's office.

  • Check the wall calendar near his desk.

  • Start at March.

  • Use your own computer and type in the letters and numbers on the dates taken from the surface chart.

  • The solution is: WM9A, GV2C, SH4A.

  • Once typed in correctly, they will appear on a piece of paper.

  • Click it to add it to your inventory.

  • Return to the cellar and access the laptop.

  • Check the gallery until you find the photos with the number/letter combinations listed above.

  • They all have one thing in common. They're pictures of the windmill.

  • Talk to Debbie.

  • Drive to the windmill and see Scott there.

  • After talking with Scott, Nancy blacks out.

  • Nancy returns to consciousness and hears Debbie on the radio.

  • Get in the car to talk to Debbie.

  • Use the GPS to drive to the Grange.

  • Once at the Grange, proceed to the storm shelter.

  • Use the keys from your inventory on the lock to open the first shelter door.

  • Enter the shelter.

  • The second set of doors is locked.

  • Click on the panel located to the right of the door to open it.

  • Select the 4th key from the left in the top row to unlock the doors.

  • Wait in the shelter until the storm has passed.

  • Exit the shelter.

  • Follow the storm truck: the arrow on your map shows you where it is.

  • Be sure to avoid debris and the raging tornado!

  • Follow the truck until it eventually crashes at the springhouse.

  • Pick up the crowbar lying on the ground and use it to pry the boards off the door, then enter the shelter.

  • Congratulations, you've finished Nancy Drew: Trail of the Twister!

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