But while the mountains could see some minor accumulations , the valleys should be shadowed out from most if not all the the strong winds will slowly abate thursday, but the strong cold front responsible will bring snow to the valley floors and leave behind a foot or more of snow in the mountaintops. A mountain winter storm warning is in effect until noon thursday after which snow will decrease to showers. In the valley, accumulations could be limited due to the ground being so warm the past several days, but some foothill accumulations are possible above 5,000. The strong winds of wednesday will ease somewhat, but will still be brisk, in the 1525 mph range. As we head into the weekend, one more storm front will try to storm front will try to push through friday afternoon, but gusty winds, rain and snow are hitting the mountain passes. Amanda ketchledge joins us live in truckee with a look at these weather conditions. Amanda, how is it out there . Kristen we arent seeing snow just yet.
And up in the mountains. Staying windy from mesquite all the way down through boulder city, with teens to 20s around stateline and over to pahrump. Gusts have been peaking around the mid 30s so far in the valley with higest numbers near North Las Vegas and over to towards West Charleston and the beltway. Right now seeing snow flakes already in the Lincoln County in the higher terrain and now in mount charleston. Well talk about what are chances are of seeing some of this moisture reaching us and for how long. Paula . Paula Francis a very special Christmas Eve Christmas Eve surprise for a veteran and his family tonight. Several good hearted people came together to deliver some completely unexpected Christmas Vanessa murphy was there to witness this feelgood moment. As dozens of strangers filled the unsuspecting familys living room. Catching them totally off guard. She filed this report before heading to that breaking news. Merry Christmas merry Christmas Vanessa murphy some unexpected v
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