Earlier this week the Weather Channel revealed several states were in for snow this Halloween weekend.
“But there are a few tricks: Rain and mountain snow will spread from Southern California across the Desert Southwest and the Rockies,” the Weather Channel said. “A storm is brewing for the Mississippi Valley and the Gulf Coast. And the nationwide equivalent of a full size candy bar: the majority of the country is warmer than usual with a bit of cooler air for the West Coast.”
Now another forecast backs that up.
On Thursday afternoon the Reno office of the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory along the California and Nevada border.
What Is Winter Weather Advisory?
The National Weather Service explained the difference between a winter storm watch, winter storm warning and winter weather advisory.
“As the event becomes imminent, a watch will normally be upgraded to either a warning or an advisory (which indicates an 80% or greater probability of occurence). A warning indicates that conditions pose a threat to life or property, and that travel will become difficult to impossible,” it said.
“An Advisory indicates conditions pose a significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.”
How Much Snow is Coming This Weekend?
The Reno office of the NWS issued winter weather advisories for Truckee, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville and Tahoe City. The advisory runs from Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Those regions could see up to one foot of snow and 45 mph winds with the heaviest snowfall expected on Saturday night.
Snowfall totals have increased along the Sierra for this weekend’s storm. As such, there is a Winter Weather Advisory for the Tahoe Basin over 7000′ & Mono county over 8000′. Traveling over the Sierra? Check CalTrans QuickMap for latest road conditions and closures. #nvwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/iF2I5HNruo
— NWS Reno (@NWSReno) October 29, 2026
Those traveling in the region were warned to plan on slippery road conditions as gusty winds could bring down tree branches. A social media post from the NWS warned of potential road closures and travel delays.
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