Counties across California and Nevada have been told to prepare for up to 18 inches of snow by the National Weather Service (NWS), which has issued winter weather advisories to affected areas from Thursday into Friday.

Why It Matters

Roads—especially bridges and overpasses—are likely to become “slick and hazardous,” making travel difficult, which could affect morning and evening commutes, especially on Thursday. The NWS has urged drivers to “delay all travel if possible.”

What To Know

The central and southern parts of the Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite National Park to Tulare County, should expect to see between 6 to 12 inches of snow above 8,000 ft, and up to 18 inches at higher elevations, with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Mono County should prepare for snow accumulations of up to

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