Rain and high elevation snow will arrive Friday afternoon into the evening and continue through Sunday early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Around 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain is expected across Western Nevada while up to inch of rain for portions of the Sierra. There’s a a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.
Snow levels will be rather high, beginning around 9,000 feet and then dropping periodically down to 7,500 feet. The highest passes could become slick at times, but major issues are not expected.
The weather services advises that some area lakes and rivers are expected to rise as rain falls over the snowpack allowing for extra runoff in addition to the precipitation that will fall.
Lake Tahoe is forecast to reach its rim spilling water into the Truckee River. Also, the West Fork of the Carson River at Woodfords will become swollen with snow-melt and rainfall. There is the potential the river will reach action stage, but it is not likely that it will approach flood stage, according to the weather service.
Additional storm systems may bring chances for more precipitation through next week. Go here for the latest National Weather Service discussion and CarsonWeather.com for specific Carson City area forecasting.
