Heavy snow and gusts to about 65 km/h (40 mph) are forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park in California on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 16:00 PST. A brief break is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.

A developing upper-level low along the California coast is forecast to drift south toward northwestern Mexico by Wednesday, producing West Coast precipitation and heavy Sierra Nevada snow mainly on Monday, with showers and embedded thunderstorms over central California through early Tuesday and high-elevation snow extending into the Southwest through Wednesday morning.

For the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, the forecast calls for heavy rain and snow today, tapering to chances of rain/snow tonight, then partial clearing Tuesday into Wednesday before another disturbance brings rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.

Snow levels are around 2 000 m (6 500 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 700 m (5 500 feet) tonight, then rising again Tuesday afternoon. Expected accumulations today are about 8 to 25 cm (3 to 9 inches) at higher elevations, with little to none at lower elevations; up to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) is possible tonight at higher elevations.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada until 16:00 PST Monday.

Forecast totals are 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches), with 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) possible on the highest peaks. South to southwest wind gusts may reach about 65 km/h (40 mph). Advisory guidance places snow levels generally near 2 000–2 100 m (6 500–7 000 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 500–1 800 m (5 000–6 000 feet) by Monday morning.

Travel impacts are possible across higher passes during heavier snowfall and gusty winds; motorists should check Caltrans conditions and chain requirements before travel.

A brief break with partly cloudy conditions is forecast Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday with moderate additional accumulations possible, then a drier trend Friday into the weekend.

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Senate Bill 3 (SB3), aimed at establishing the Silver State General Assistance Program, has been unanimously passed by the Nevada Assembly Floor.

This measure, which previously cleared the Nevada Senate, is designed to establish a backup fund for SNAP in the event of future government shutdowns.

Andrew Clarke, Revenue Coalition Manager for New Day Nevada, praised the Assembly’s decision, stating, “Thank you to the Nevada Assembly for choosing to invest in the best return on investment there is: feeding families.” Clarke emphasized the program as a response to federal cuts, noting, “Every dollar spent on food assistance for children returns $62 over the course of their lives.”

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Shelbie Swartz, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, also expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you to the Nevada Assembly for passing Senate Bill 3, and thank you to Senate Majority Leader Cannizzaro for bringing this critical measure forward.” Swartz highlighted the importance of the program in addressing food insecurity and criticized the federal government’s approach, stating, “We find ourselves living under a federal government that seeks to punish the most marginalized in our state.”

Nalani Page, a member of AFSCME Local 4041, remarked on the bipartisan nature of the bill, saying, “SB3 is what special legislative sessions should be about: creating bipartisan solutions to address the needs of Nevadans.” Page emphasized the program’s potential to offer hope to vulnerable communities.

André Wade of Silver State Equality commended the Assembly’s actions, stating, “Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” Wade noted the importance of prioritizing the well-being of Nevadans over politics, asserting that SB3 achieves this by creating a general assistance program.

The bill now awaits the governor’s approval to become law.