Heavy snow headed to central Nevada

Heavy snow is on its way to central Nevada, prompting a winter storm watch for part of the Silver State.

The winter storm watch in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning, the National Weather Service reports.

Some details:

•4 to 8 inches of snow in the valleys

•8 to 16 inches of snow in the mountains.

•2 feet of snow locally on the mountains of southeast White Pine County, including Great Basin National Park.

Post by US National Weather Service Elko NV:

"Snow will begin early Sunday morning across White Pine County," the weather service said.

"Widespread snow is expected across Nye and White Pine counties on Sunday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday night."

Communities covered by the winter storm watch include Ely, McGill and Tonopah.

Closer to Reno, snow showers are forecast.

The weather service said the greatest potential is:

•mainly south of U.S. 50 in the Sierra

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