High winds for Carson City area this afternoon as new weather system arrives
First it was the snow, next the melt-off and now the wind.
A high wind warning remains in effect today through the Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County regions until 4 this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and Carsonweather.com.
Winds will continue to increase through this morning with the strongest from mid-morning through early this afternoon. The highest wind gust reported so far of the system was 48 mph at 10:53 a.m., according to carsonweather.com.
Winds will be from the southwest 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph to 70 mph in the foothills and wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley.
These winds are expected along north-south oriented Highways 95 and 395. Trucks and semis are particularly vulnerable. Click here for the latest road information.