High Wind Warning tonight through Tuesday for Carson City region
A weather system moving into the region will bring strong gusty winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Warning from 10 p.m. Monday through 1 p.m. Tuesday for the greater Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton areas as well as the Mono County region.
Southwest winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 50-65 mph are expected. Gusts over 70 mph possible along wind prone areas of US 395, according to the weather service. Mountain ridges could see gusts over 100 mph. Damaging winds could blow down trees, fences, and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Severe turbulence and delays are also likely for air travel.
The weather service advises that now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase that could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and, or candles in the event of a power outage.
A brief period of light snow showers is possible early Tuesday morning which could result in a few slick spots for the commute.
Meanwhile, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday for Surprise Valley, Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra counties, far northern Washoe County, and 7 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday for the Greater Lake Tahoe area.
Travel could be difficult as snow will accumulate to Sierra valley floors. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher totals expected west of US 395 in northeastern California. For the Greater Lake Tahoe area, 4 to 6 inches of snowfall is possible, with 8 to 12 inches likely along passes. Check the latest road conditions with Caltrans and NDOT at NVRoads.com or call 511.
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