A quick moving weather system may bring light snow showers and wind to the Carson City region and Sierra on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Later in the week a pair of weather systems appear to be setting up that could bring stronger periods of wind, rain and snow.
The quick-hitting storm will pass through the region Monday afternoon and evening with gusty winds, colder temperatures and chances for snow, according to NWS forecasters.
Highest snow potential will be for the Warner mountains, Surprise Valley and northern Washoe County (60% chance of 2-4 inches) with lesser potential as the storm slides southward across the Interstate 80 corridor (50% chance of a dusting).
Snow is anticipated after the Monday evening commute, but could bring localized slick roads overnight and into the Tuesday morning commute, according to the weather service.
Winds will be more impactful than the snow with this early week storm. Widespread valley wind gusts 35 mph to 45 mph are forecast with Sierra crest winds gusting 80-plus mph. Plan on recreational impacts for backcountry activities and for area lakes as well as turbulence for aviators on Monday.
The Sierra crest, northeast California and northern Washoe County will only see 1-3 inches of snow while western Nevada only has a 50 percent chance of 0.1 inches.
After a couple days of dry conditions, NWS forecast models are honing in on a couple of potentially more impactful storms. These stronger storms would pack more of a wind and snow punch if they track into the Sierra and western Nevada.
Check back for updates.
