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Carson City weather: Damaging winds, valley rain, mountain snow expected with arriving storms
A series a powerful storms will bring very strong winds, rain and high elevation snow to the Sierra and Western Nevada. The first round of gusty winds is expected Thursday night through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for much of the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley region beginning Thursday night and extending into 5 p.m. Friday.
Widespread wind gusts of 50-60 mph are expected with gusts up to 70-90 mph possible in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges could gust up to 125 mph.
The weather service says the wind events could damage trees, power lines and property as well as cause disruptions in motor travel along Highway 395. Secure the lawn furniture and Halloween decorations, bring in the garbage cans and pets.
Another round of strong winds are expected Saturday afternoon into Sunday. A period of heavy rainfall will move into the Northern Sierra Saturday afternoon and evening with snow levels lowering to 8,000 to 9,000 feet.
A final period of heavy precipitation in the Sierra is likely Sunday night and early Monday with snow levels dropping to 6,000 to 7,000 feet by Monday morning. Precipitation should spread into Western Nevada on Sunday night and early Monday with wet roads possible for the Monday morning commute. At this time snow is not expected at the valley floor.
Significant impacts this weekend will be the high wind events, with additional travel difficulties for high profile vehicles and damage to trees, power lines and property. Snow may briefly accumulate on the Sierra passes above 8,500 feet on Saturday night, with a higher potential for travel delays in the Sierra due to snow Sunday night and Monday morning on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in the Sierra.
For more detailed information check out the High Wind Warning posted on weather.gov/Reno or go here. For Carson City, see CarsonWeather.com.
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