Light snow arrives in Carson City region and Sierra, commuters can expect slick road conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/15/2022 - 8:10am
Light snow arrived throughout the region Tuesday morning as part of a fast moving cold front that will continue through the day, bringing slick road conditions before shifting to areas south of Highway 50 this afternoon and into Mono County tonight.
Dry weather along with a gradual warming trend returns for mid to late week, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A similar slider-type system with gusty winds and light precipitation is possible early next week.
Given that the snow began to fall this morning with minimal road heating, slick and/or slushy road conditions will remain a concern for this morning's commute, especially over foothill and Sierra locations above 4,500 feet. Road temperatures and concerns in lower valley areas should lag a bit but still make for slick conditions around sunrise.
For the latest road conditions go to NVroads. com. As of 6:55 a.m. the following roadways have chain or snow tire requirements:
— Chains or Snow Tires Required - on I-580 from Eastlake Boulevard (Exit 10) to Mt Rose Highway (Exit 24) in Nevada.
— Chains or Snow Tires Required - on Old US-395 from Davis Creek Park to Eastlake Boulevard (South) in Nevada.
— Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 7.6 in Carson City County in Nevada.
— Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on SR-207 from US-50 Junction to Dagget Pass Chain Up Area in Nevada.
— Chains or Snow Tires Required - on SR-341 from mile post 0.0 in Lyon County to mile post 10.8 in Storey County in Nevada.
— Chains or Snow Tires Required - on SR-342 from mile post 0.0 in Lyon County to mile post 3.0 in Storey County in Nevada.
— Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on SR-431 from State Route 28 to Thomas Creek Road in Nevada.
— Chains or Snow Tires Required - on SR-28 from US-50 Junction to Crystal Bay in Nevada.
— Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on I-80 from mile post 69.2 in Placer County to mile post 0.0 in Washoe County in California.
Highs temperatures Tuesday are expected to be around 20 degrees colder than Monday, topping out only in the 30s to mid 40s. A noteworthy chill will fill the area as the colder continental air combines with northerly winds of 10-20 mph that will have occasional gusts to 25 mph, according to the weather service.
