Northwest Plateau

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday afternoon above 4500 feet...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Winter
Storm Watch above 4500 feet... which is in effect from Monday
morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* Timing: late Monday morning through much of Tuesday.

* Snow level: around 5000 feet Monday lowering to around 4000 feet
Monday night.

* Total snow accumulations: 8 to 12 inches from 4500 to 6000 feet
with 12 to 16 inches above 6000 feet.

* Winds: south 10 to 20 mph Monday becoming west to northwest 10
to 15 mph Monday.

* Impacts: drivers on the area roadways should be prepared for the
possibility of winter weather conditions. Low visibilities and
snow covered roads could make travel difficult.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for
hazardous winter weather to develop... but the occurrence is still
uncertain.