Winter Storm Watch
Expires 7:00 PM EST on February 14, 2012
Statement as of 4:02 PM MST on February 11, 2012/
... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday afternoon above 4500 feet...
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Winter
Storm Watch above 4500 feet... which is in effect from Monday
morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* Timing: late Monday morning through much of Tuesday.
* Snow level: around 5000 feet Monday lowering to around 4000 feet
Monday night.
* Total snow accumulations: 8 to 12 inches from 4500 to 6000 feet
with 12 to 16 inches above 6000 feet.
* Winds: south 10 to 20 mph Monday becoming west to northwest 10
to 15 mph Monday.
* Impacts: drivers on the area roadways should be prepared for the
possibility of winter weather conditions. Low visibilities and
snow covered roads could make travel difficult.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for
hazardous winter weather to develop... but the occurrence is still
uncertain.
