00:00California's mountains are about to get their first big snow of the season.
00:04After a dry spell, a winter storm watch covers the greater Lake Tahoe area.
00:08It runs from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
00:12Forecasters expect heavy wet snow, with about a foot above 7,000 to 7,500 feet.
00:17Wind gusts could reach 60 to 80 mph over the ridges.
00:21Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities could see gusts of 35 to 45 mph.
00:26Travel could be very difficult, and strong winds could damage trees and power lines.
00:31Farther south, Mammoth Mountain could pick up around a foot of snow.
00:34And more snow is possible into next week.
00:37Some forecasts show 2 to 3 feet at mid-mountain, at some ski resorts through November 20th.
00:42That would be a major boost as resorts prepare for opening day.
00:46Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana could also share in the pattern change.
00:50Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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