Summary
A winter storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy snow to parts of New York, Nevada, and Northeastern California starting Wednesday. The National Weather Service warned that the storm could make roads hard to travel on and might cause power outages. In some regions, the snow might turn into rain later in the week.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts for New York, Nevada, and parts of Northeastern California.
- Up to 2 feet of snow and winds up to 100 mph are expected in some areas from Wednesday to Friday.
- New York's Niagara and Orleans counties may see up to 3 inches of lake-effect snow until Wednesday morning.
- The areas around Eastern Lake Ontario could receive up to 6 inches, especially in the Tug Hill Plateau region.
- Nevada's Greater Lake Tahoe area could see 10 inches of snow and 100 mph winds on ridges.
- Snowfall in the Sierra crest area of Nevada may reach between 8 and 16 inches.
- Northeastern California could experience up to 8 inches of snow and 70 mph winds above 5,550 feet.
