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    Winter weather warnings are in place in the West, Northeast this weekend

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    Seven states all have winter weather advisories and warnings over the weekend: Alaska, California, Montana, Maine, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. Here’s what you need to know.

    Heavy snow and ice could wreak havoc across the western United States over the weekend as winter weather advisories and warnings were issued by National Meteorological Service.

    It’s already been a cold week on the West Coast with two storm systems coming in from the Pacific Ocean. They have brought snow, freezing rain and bitter temperatures to the region, with forecasters expecting these conditions to continue over the next two days.

    Seven states all have winter weather advisories and warnings over the weekend: Alaska, California, Montana, Maine, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. Some places are expected to see anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow, while others expect to see higher amounts, ranging from 8 to 13 inches.

    Here’s where those warnings are this weekend.

    Alaska

    National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a winter storm warning for the Skagway and White Pass areas of the state. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations of up to 9 inches throughout Friday. Wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour are forecast.

    “If you must travel, carry an extra flashlight, emergency food and water,” the weather service said in its warning.

    California

    Parts of Northern California are under winter weather warnings, with 4 to 10 inches of snow expected. Areas under these warnings are Quincy, Chester and Blue Canyon, California.

    National Weather Service in Sacramento said the unpleasant travel conditions and snow-covered roads, among other impacts, could be expected in the region.

    Thirteen inches of snow is expected in the Yosemite Valley region of central California on Friday. Also, the warning from the National Weather Service office in Hanford, California said travel could be very difficult in the area.

    Also, NWS office in San Diego said Up to 3 inches of snow is expected in Riverside County from Friday night into Saturday morning.

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    Several inches of snow are forecast in the southeastern part of the state. Up to 8 inches of snow is expected along Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston. The advisory also extends to the Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass and Homestake Pass state areas.

    The advisory from the National Weather Service Office in Great Falls, Montana extends until Saturday morning.

    Tomorrow

    Moving up the East Coast, freezing rain is forecast for parts of the state. NWS office in Gray, Maine said that this type of rain could be seen near the US-Canada border Saturday morning.

    Nevada

    To the west, Reno is under a winter weather advisory ie it is expected to last until Friday afternoon. Forecasters expect rain and snow in the region.

    The Greater Lake Tahoe area is also expected to see up to 3 inches of snow, with higher accumulations at higher elevations.

    Utah

    Between Friday and Saturday, six to 12 inches are forecast in the Wasatch Mountains. Meteorologists are also waiting Winter driving conditions to be present in Sardine Canyon, Parleys Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

    “Slow down and use caution while traveling,” the National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City said.

    The Uinta Mountains, also in Utah are we expect to see 4 to 8 inches between friday and saturday.

    Wyoming

    Wyoming expects to see 4 to 6 inches in the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains Friday through Saturday. An advisory from the National Weather Service office in Riverton, Wyoming said driving conditions could deteriorate.

    “Mountain passes will become slippery with winter driving conditions,” said the service. “Plan to allow extra time if traveling over mountain passes.”

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    Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact him at [email protected] and follow X @fern_cerv_.

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