Carson City Weather for Jan. 22: Significant snowfall throughout Northwestern Nevada
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has placed a winter storm warning in effect for Western Nevada from about midnight Sunday through early Monday morning around 4 a.m.
Heavy snow with accumulations of 14-18 inches in Carson City and the Carson Valley is expected, as well as 8-14 inches in valley locations north of Washoe Valley, the NWS reports.
Between one and two feet of snow is forecast for foothill areas and upper valleys above 5,000 feet, including Virginia City.
Winds are forecast to be robust Sunday as the storm moves through the region with gusts to 45 miles per hour (MPH) that could cause blowing or drifting snow conditions in wind-prone areas of Northwestern Nevada.
The NWS warns of dangerous travel conditions because of low visibility from snow, blowing or drifting snow and snow-covered roads. Motorists are advised to stay home as maximum road controls will likely be in effect on area roads.
Snowfall is expected to taper off Monday morning, dropping to a 30 percent chance of snow showers in Carson City with a daytime high temperature around the freezing mark (32 degrees).
Sunday's high is not expected to rise above 34 degrees, the NWS reports. Overnight lows Sunday into Monday will be in the low 20s to about 30 degrees.
Tuesday should see clearing skies leading to mostly sunny conditions for the remainder of the work week, the NWS reports. However, strong valley inversions are possible by late in the week.
Daytime high temperatures will reach only into the low to mid-30s and overnight lows could dip down into the single digits.
To stay on top of local weather-related developments, including government and school delays or closures as well as citywide emergency responses, visit the Municipality of Carson City web site here and the Carson City School District web site here.
Check the latest forecast at weather.gov/Reno and check road conditions with Caltrans and NDOT.
For the latest weather discussion go here. For weather updates for Carson City, see CarsonWeather.com.
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