Carson City area weather: Gusty winds and mountain snow prompt weather warnings
Strong south to southwest winds will affect the Carson City and Sierra regions Tuesday into Tuesday night, prompting a High Wind Warning from the National Weather Service and a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected along the U.S. 395 corridor, from Lassen County south to Mammoth Lakes, with gusts over 80 mph possible in wind prone areas. Gusts of more than 100 mph will occur along the Sierra Crest.
The Wind Warning is in effect for the greater Reno area, Carson City, Virginia City and Carson Valley in Douglas County as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
To give this wind event perspective, it is expected to be stronger than the one experienced on last Friday, according to the weather service.
Meanwhile, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Heavy wet snow expected above 6,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches are expected, with a foot to 18 inches possible above 7,000 feet. There's a chance for up to 3 inches of wet snow possible for locations between 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Motorists traveling into the Sierra should prepare for chain controls and potential delays.
As far as precipitation goes around Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, the weather service says conditions will be mostly sunny in the morning, with temperatures falling in the afternoon, turning to light rain overnight into Wednesday morning.
The weather service advises now is the time to prepare for this wind event and ensure all loose outdoor items are secure. If you are travelling Tuesday, expect strong cross winds while driving, and if flying, it will be very bumpy with low-level wind shear and severe mountain wave turbulence possible.
See CarsonWeather.com for forecast updates and more.
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