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Areas of Heavy Rain in the East; Prolonged Heavy Rain and Snowfall Event for the Northwest U.S.

A storm system crossing the eastern U.S. today will bring areas of heavy rain over West Virginia and northern Illinois. A prolonged atmospheric river event will continue to bring moderate to heavy rain to northern into central California through the Pacific Northwest with mountain snow in the Cascades and northern Rockies today into next week. Read More >

A period of wet weather will be returning to the area. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range for storm total snowfall accumulations of up to 40 inches and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Humboldt County above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations 2-8” on mid-slopes with up to 15” on highest peaks; winds gusting to 35 mph. Another advisory has been issued for northern Elko County above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations 3-12” on mid-slopes with up to 24” on highest peaks; winds gusting to 40 mph. Please use caution if traveling this weekend as slippery road conditions may exist!
Forecast precipitation accumulations Friday and Friday night with the greatest accumulations focused across northern Nevada.
Heavy Mountain Snowfall is forecast for northern Nevada this weekend as an atmospheric river pattern sets up along the West Coast. Check road conditions if travelling in the mountains or over mountain passes this weekend.

 

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