Carson City White Christmas? It is possible forecasters say
There is a chance Carson City and surrounding areas could see a white Christmas this year as a cold front tracks through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
The details in the exact track are uncertain leading to medium forecaster confidence. The graphic above shows the chances for precipitation Christmas Eve night.
Snow levels are forecast to fall rapidly behind the front, but the question remains if the precipitation will turn to snow fast enough in the lowest valleys to accumulate. It appears that any accumulations will be light, but impacts to travel are possible.
Travel restrictions are likely for Sierra passes and around Tahoe as snow accumulates on road surfaces. For road conditions call 1-800-427-7623 for California and 1-877-NV-Roads for Nevada. You can also check road conditions online for Nevada and California.
Weather conditions in Carson City through Wednesday should be warm with sunshine. Expect sunny skies Monday and Tuesday with a high in the low 50s, with breezy conditions Wednesday and a chance for snow Wednesday night heading into Christmas Day as the cold front moves through. For now, the forecast calls for a slight chance of snow Christmas Day and a high of 41.
As for Lake Tahoe, sunny skies are in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday making for great skiing and boarding. Wednesday there’s a chance of rain at lake level and a chance for rain and snow Wednesday night, with snow possible Christmas Day.