Earlier this week the Weather Channel revealed several states were in for snow this Halloween weekend.

“But there are a few tricks: Rain and mountain snow will spread from Southern California across the Desert Southwest and the Rockies,” the Weather Channel said . “A storm is brewing for the Mississippi Valley and the Gulf Coast. And the nationwide equivalent of a full size candy bar: the majority of the country is warmer than usual with a bit of cooler air for the West Coast.”

Now another forecast backs that up.

On Thursday afternoon the Reno office of the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory along the California and Nevada border.

What Is Winter Weather Advisory?

The National Weather Service explained the difference between a winter storm watch, winter storm warning and winter weather advisory.

“As the event becomes imminent, a watch will normally be upgraded to either a warning or an advisory (which indicates an 80% or greater probability of occurence).…