Clark County has issued a dust advisory for the Las Vegas area for Friday and Saturday as a storm system will batter Northern Nevada.
In Las Vegas, winds could reach 55 miles per hour.
“We’re expecting winds coming from the southwest at speed of 30 – 35 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 40 – 45 miles per hour on Friday,” said Clark County DAQ Senior Meteorologist Paul Fransioli. “For Saturday, we’re forecasting wind speeds of 40 – 45 miles per hour and gusts reaching 50 – 55 miles per hour.”
Officials urged those with certain health conditions, older adults and children to stay indoors as much as possible.
For Northern Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo told residents to prepare for severe winter weather.
The system is expected to arrive in northwestern Nevada on Thursday and continue through Sunday. Officials said to expect long durations of high intensity snow, strong winds and periods of zero visibility. Subzero temperatures and other life-threatening conditions are expected in the Sierras.
Lombardo's office said travel over mountain passes may be dangerous or impossible this weekend.
“I strongly urge Nevadans to prepare for the significant winter storm approaching Northern Nevada,” he said in a written statement. “This storm is expected to bring dangerous temperatures and conditions to our state, and it’s critical that Nevada families are prepared. As we coordinate preparedness efforts, my office is in communication with law enforcement, the Nevada Department of Transportation, NV Energy, and Nevada Division of Emergency Management / Homeland Security to maximize preventative measures and recovery efforts.”
