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Scattered Severe Storms to Continue Over the Central and Southern Plains this Weekend; Snow in the Sierra Nevada

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will persist over the central to southern High Plains this weekend with a severe weather and flash flooding threat. A late season storm will bring low elevation rain and high elevation snow to portions of California, Nevada and Oregon through the weekend. Winter Weather Advisories are in place for the Sierra for snow totals of 3-6", locally higher. Read More >

Updated! A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Inyo County, including Death Valley, and the Morongo Basin from 1 PM Friday to 11 PM Saturday. Southwest winds could gust to 45 to 50 mph. Blowing debris, strong crosswinds, and lofted dust are all potential impacts.
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for Lake Mohave and Lake Mead this afternoon. 20 to 25 mph sustained with wind gusts up to 35 mph will result in 1 to 3 foot waves on the lakes.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Eastern Sierra Slopes above 6000 feet from 7 AM Saturday through 11 AM Sunday. 4-6 inches of snow is possible below 8ooo feet and up to 10 inches along the Sierra Crest. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Expect snow-covered roads, so use caution when driving!