... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday morning
through Tuesday afternoon above 4500 feet...
A Winter Storm Watch above 4500 feet remains in effect from
Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon for southern Nevada
and the northwest plateau of Arizona.
* Timing: late Monday morning through much of Tuesday.
* Snow level: around 5000 feet Monday lowering to between 3000 and
3500 feet late Monday night.
* Total snow accumulations: 8 to 12 inches will be possible from
4500 to 6000 feet with 12 to 16 inches possible above 6000 feet.
* Winds: south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph Monday afternoon
becoming west to northwest 10 to 15 mph Tuesday.
* Impacts: a Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are
favorable for hazardous winter weather to develop... but the
occurrence is still uncertain. Low visibilities and snow covered
roads could make travel difficult.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Drivers planning to travel on roads above 4500 feet in southern
Nevada and far northwest Arizona Monday afternoon through Tuesday
should be prepared for the possibility of winter weather
conditions.
