Tonight. Mike how much snow could we get overnight . 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 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 push through friday afternoon, but while the mountains could see some minor accumulations , the valleys should be shadowed out from most if not all the thanks mike. And whenever Winter Weather comes to northern nevada and the channel 2 news on the air. Online, on facebook and twitter for storm watch continuing coverage. In campaign 2016. The fact that nevadas Democratic Caucus is just days away has got high powered democrats pushing the need for voters to get out and take part in the pro
Most if not all the rain or snow. Gusty winds and rain in the mountain passes today . Has it turned to snow yet . 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. But we are getting a few drops of rain. We also experienced the strong local residents and visitors told us about their experiences earlier. Jason golden, los gatos ca its been rainy and windy all day long. We stayed inside, and have been hunkered down watching movies and playing board games. John dagostino, calpine, ca big difference from yesterday and the last few days. Nice and warm and now its 10 to 15 degrees colder. Tons of rain coming. And we should be getting some snow overnight and tomorrow morning. That will make my drive to work a lot of fun. Powerful wind lashed truckee today. Bringing damaging gusts to neighborhoods causing several downed trees and power lines. The Truckee Police Department Tells us that crews
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