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Early Snow Advisory: High-Elevation CA/NV Could See Up to 6 Inches

Advisories refer to 3–6 inches of snow at elevations near and above ~7,000 ft, with gusts near 40 mph in select ranges. Drivers on mountain routes should expect slick roads and brief low visibility.

Reference on X: advisory mention

What’s on the table

Winter weather advisories have been issued for portions of the White & Inyo Mountains in California and the Spring Mountains/Sheep Range in Nevada. Totals around 3–6 inches are referenced at higher elevations with gusts near 40 mph. For quick context from our archive, see frost and freeze alerts and Northeast 20s°F warnings.

Mountain corridors such as Lee and upper Kyle Canyons, Red Rock Canyon, and Westgard Pass can turn slick quickly. For recent West Coast storm behavior, see Central Coast storm coverage and Tahoe conditions in this report.

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This planner simplifies advisory ranges for quick planning and does not replace official forecasts.

Advisory Areas & Reminders

  • White & Inyo Mountains (CA): ~3–6″ possible above ~7,000 ft.
  • Spring Mountains & Sheep Range (NV): ~2–4″ above ~8,000 ft; higher totals possible above ~9,000 ft.
  • Watch for slick segments in Westgard Pass (CA) and Lee/upper Kyle Canyons, Red Rock Canyon (NV).

Related Karmactive pieces: Early snow in Alaska · Coastal flood advisory

  • Slow down; allow extra distance; anticipate short whiteouts near ridgelines.
  • Check hotlines before travel: CA 1‑800‑427‑7623; NV 511.
  • Carry the basic kit listed above; secure flexible itinerary.

More context: Recent flood delays · Weather section

Seasonal folklore from the supplementary notes includes heavy August fogs, spider lily blooms on September 18, and persimmon seeds with “spoon” shapes—shared locally as winter hints. These sit alongside official advisories.

Snippets from the notes
  • Two heavy fogs were recorded in late August.
  • Spider lilies appeared on September 18.
  • Persimmon “spoon” seeds are said to imply shoveling snow.

Mini Quiz: Ready for Mountain Snow?

1) Best hotline for California state road status?
2) With 3–6″ above ~7,000 ft and gusts near 40 mph, your speed should be:
3) Which item is most useful for clearing a windshield?

Summary

Advisories reference snow totals around 3–6 inches at higher elevations in parts of California and Nevada with gusty winds and reduced visibility on select mountain roads. Internal links in this block point to recent related coverage, and the external reference on X is included above.

More from our archive: Lake Oroville bomb-cyclone fill · NSW winter storm case

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