The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reports a series of 32 very small earthquakes since Nov. 28 in the vicinity of North McCarran and Highway 395. The largest of the earthquake cluster was felt early Saturday, 2:02 a.m. with a magnitude of 1.9.
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Winds up to 75 mph and heavy snow are forecast for the Sierra Nevada and Reno areas. Las Vegas will see wind gusts to 65 mph with possible rain. A dust advisory has also been issued.
Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a statement Wednesday urging Nevadans to prepare for incoming severe winter weather, as the National Weather Service in Reno warns of the potential for severe weather and issues a rare blizzard warning in the Sierra.
The storm will include winds up to 75 mph and snowfall of several feet in the Sierra Nevadas and Reno area. Las Vegas will see winds up to 40 mph with possible rain showers.