Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 9:19:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 1:30:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 1:30:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch — NWS Las Vegas NV

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Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:19PM PST until November 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

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A Winter Storm Watch covers the Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, with heavy snow possible above 7,000 feet from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. The alert warns of hazardous roads and advises delaying travel when possible.

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Affected location: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County

Illustrative image: Valley of Fire State Park is one of the coolest parks I have ever visited - it is about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been there several times in the past, usually on bright sunny and hot days. This time was different - I hit the park as a winter storm was clearing in December 2012. It was very cold and windy, even for an Alaskan. The rain had just stopped and it looked like more was on the way. I expected the worst but everything turned out great - the clouds really brought ou — Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The watch identifies possible hazardous road conditions and gives travel guidance for the affected area.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:19PM PST until November 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

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