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Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 at 6:36:30 pm PST

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Northern and Central Nevada from 10 AM PST Friday morning until 3 AM PST early Saturday morning. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
South wind gusts near 50 mph are expected throughout Northern and Central Nevada from 10 AM PST Friday morning until 3 AM PST early Saturday morning. A Wind Advisory is in effect. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Here are projected wind gusts valid at 8 PM PST Friday, November 13th, 2026.
A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, resulting in periods of precipitation. Snow levels will start at around 8,000 feet Friday afternoon, before dropping to about 6,000 feet Friday night. The majority of this precipitation will fall Friday night.
Lots of bands of snowfall are expected throughout the next week. Many of the mountain summits will receive up to an inch or greater within a given day. Travel conditions may become hazardous, expect travel delays where snow accumulations are higher. This is still an early forecast, snowfall totals are subject to change.

 

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