Carson City area weather: Quick hitting storm Sunday followed by bitterly cold temperatures
A cold winter storm will push through the Sierra and Carson City area on Sunday bringing snow followed by bitterly cold temperatures through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued at Winter Weather Advisory for the region.
Snow will begin to push into the region Sunday morning working from north to south through the day. This will be a cold system, with light powdery snow at all elevations.
The heavier band of snow will only last up to a few hours in western Nevada with up to 6 hours as it transverses the Sierra, NWS forecasters said.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches is expected for the Carson City area and surrounding counties with wind gusts as high as 35 mph. In the mountains, 2 to 6 inches in the Lake Tahoe Basin and up to 8 inches above 7,000 feet, according to the weather service.
Winds gusting as high as 70 mph along ridge lines and up to 35 mph into the Tahoe Basin. Winds will also drive wind chills into the teens and single digits on Sunday.
While a few light snow showers may linger south of Mono Lake early Monday morning, overall the system will be out of the area Monday.
Driving conditions may get messy Sunday, with the potential for lingering icy conditions into the Monday morning commute, according to the weather service. For the latest roadway conditions call 511 or go to NVroads.com.
Frigid temperatures will settle into the region behind this storm with highs remaining below freezing Monday and possibly Tuesday. Overnight lows Monday night could be the coldest some locations have seen in 5-10 years, according to NWS forecasters, who advise to make preparations to protect vulnerable populations and pets from very cold temperatures. It is also a good idea to make sure that your pipes are protected from the cold.