TRACY, California—A storm blasted the Southwest with powerful wind gusts, snow and rain on Monday, knocking over big rigs on a stretch of California highway, toppling trees in Las Vegas and causing dust storm warnings in some areas. It was a gusty prelude to a storm that was forecast to drop more than a foot of snow in mountainous areas of Utah. A foot had already fallen in the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada, and a 103 mph (165 kph) gust blew across the mountains near Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service says rain and snow will linger into Wednesday. The California Highway Patrol said two drivers suffered minor to moderate injuries afte...
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