Carson City area weather: Rain and snow through Monday morning
A storm system will move across the Sierra and western Nevada region Sunday night, making travel difficult in the mountains and prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area and a Winter Storm Warning for the west slope of the Northern Sierra in California, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow chances will increase throughout Sunday night and into early Monday morning with the greatest snow accumulations above 7,000 feet and near the Sierra crest, especially along the passes heading west to Sacramento. Sacramento.
To minimize snow-related delays over the Sierra, complete travel by Sunday afternoon or wait until Monday afternoon.
The Winter Weather Advisory is from 6 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday for greater Lake Tahoe area. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches mainly west of Highway 89 above 7,000 feet with up to 15 inches on the crest. Two to 4 inches possible around lake level.
The Winter Storm Warning for the west slope of the Northern Sierra in California is from 2 Sunday afternoon to noon Monday. Heavy wet snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 19 inches above 6,500 feet, are expected.
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511 or checking NVRoads.com.
Otherwise, for Carson City and western Nevada valleys, expect a 30 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. Sunday with rain likely turning to snow late Sunday night into Monday. Then a slight chance of rain and snow showers for the morning commute. Little or no snow accumulation expected.