Lake Mead National Recreation Area

... Colder and wetter weather expected for the middle of next
week and the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend...

A significant change in the weather will occur beginning Tuesday
and continuing through the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend... with two
separate storm systems expected to impact the Mojave Desert and
southern Great Basin. The first system will approach the coast of
California by Tuesday afternoon... and move across our area Tuesday
night into Wednesday afternoon. This system could bring widespread
precipitation to the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin... with
snow showers across the higher elevations. Snow levels are
expected to lower to around 6000 feet by Wednesday afternoon... and
may be locally lower in heavier snow showers.

A second and even colder storm system may impact the area as early
as Thanksgiving afternoon... but more likely on Friday afternoon into
Saturday. Snow levels are expected to drop to between 4000 and
4500 feet Friday night into Saturday afternoon. Once again... snow
levels may be locally lower in heavier snow showers. Below normal
temperatures are expected from Thanksgiving day through the
remainder of the Holiday weekend.

Those planning travel... or with outdoor plans for the Holiday
weekend... should keep informed with the latest forecasts and be
prepared to encounter winter driving conditions in the mountains.
Although the lower elevations are only expected to see rainfall
from these systems... roads will become slippery as the rain mixes
with oil and dust. Remember to exercise caution by slowing down
and leaving plenty of room in between your vehicle and nearby
vehicles.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or check your favorite media source
for the latest updates on this changing weather pattern.