Governor urges Northern Nevadans to prepare for powerful incoming winter storm
Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a statement Wednesday urging Nevadans to prepare for incoming severe winter weather, as the National Weather Service in Reno warns of the potential for severe weather and issues a rare blizzard warning in the Sierra.
“I strongly urge Nevadans to prepare for the significant winter storm approaching Northern Nevada,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “This storm is expected to bring dangerous temperatures and conditions to our state, and it’s critical that Nevada families are prepared. As we coordinate preparedness efforts, my office is in communication with law enforcement, the Nevada Department of Transportation, NV Energy, and Nevada Division of Emergency Management / Homeland Security to maximize preventative measures and recovery efforts.”
The storm system is expected to move through northwestern Nevada beginning Thursday morning and continuing through Sunday. There is potential for a long duration of high intensity snow and strong winds, along with periods of whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility.
Subzero temperatures, strong winds, and high levels of snowfall are expected to create potentially life-threatening conditions in the Sierras throughout the weekend. Snow levels are likely to drop below valley floors starting Friday afternoon. These conditions will present extremely hazardous conditions for motorists, and travel will be dangerous or impossible over mountain passes. Go here for the forecast, including warnings and hazards.
Nevadans are encouraged to follow preparation recommendations from the Nevada Division of Emergency Management / Homeland Security, which can be accessed below:
Avalanche Info Sheet here.
Emergency Supply Checklist here.
Emergency Alert Notifications here.
Road Conditions: https://www.nvroads.com or call Nevada 511.