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Las Vegas, Nevada – Powerful winds are impacting eastern California and western Nevada late Friday as a strong weather system drives hazardous conditions across the Eastern Sierra Slopes, with travel concerns extending into early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, a Wind Advisory remains in effect for the Eastern Sierra Slopes through early Saturday morning. Westerly wind gusts could reach up to 65 mph in exposed terrain, while localized gusts between 35 and 45 mph are possible in the Owens Valley. The strongest winds are expected overnight into the pre-dawn hours before gradually easing Saturday morning…