Carson City weather update: 3-4 inches of snow in town, 2 feet in Sierra prompts storm warning
With 3 or more inches of snow possible in Carson City and up to two feet expected in the Sierra, holiday travelers heading west over mountain passes may want to get a jump start today on their plans as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra beginning Friday morning and a Winter Weather Advisory for western Nevada.
Snow will move into the Lake Tahoe Basin early Friday morning with periods of heavy snow from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with snow showers through midday Saturday. Further north, snow will develop by early Friday morning with snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches west of Highway 395 and up to six inches along and east of Highway 395. Go here for the Winter Storm Warning information.
As for the Carson City region, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect with snow and rain expected to arrive by around 10 a.m. Friday morning with snow in the afternoon and evening into Saturday. Rain will change to all snow into the early evening, according to the weather service. One to three inches of snow is possible below 5,500 feet with 3 to 6 inches in the foothills above 5,500 feet.
Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and car. If traveling consider driving before the storm or waiting until the storm passes. Remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended period of time. Whiteout conditions will be possible for all the Sierra passes.
Significant highway delays are likely due to the snow and increased holiday traffic, so if you have travel plans going into the holiday weekend, allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for winter travel including carrying chains, blankets, and extra food and water. Consider having a “plan B” to reach your destination.
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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