Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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645 WWUS45 KVEF 022034 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1234 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 CAZ519-031200- /O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0001.260103T1200Z-260105T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell 1234 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 7000 feet....8 to 16 inches above 8000 feet...and 16 to 24 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will climb to near 8000 feet on Saturday before falling back down to near 6000 feet by Sunday. The heavier snow accumulations at elevations below 8000 feet will be focused on Sunday into Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas CO