Carson City weather update: Chain requirements, brunt of valley snow expected Tuesday
Snow showers are pushing through the Carson City and lower valley areas Monday morning, with snow accumulating in the foothills and in Washoe Valley, where chains are required.
For the valleys, Monday snow accumulations will be up to an inch, mainly above 5,000 feet, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Motorists can expect slippery roads and chain requirements from I-580 through Washoe Valley from Eastlake Boulevard to I-580; and all mountain pass roads including US-50 Spooner, 207 Kingsbury, State Route 341 Geiger Grade and State Route 431 Mt. Rose Highway.
See NVroads.com for the latest winter driving conditions.
Meanwhile, forecasters say the brunt of winter storm activity and valley snow will arrive Tuesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday snowfall totals anticipated are 1 to 3 inches for the Reno and Sparks areas, 3 to 6 inches for Carson City and Carson Valley areas and 6 to 10 inches for the foothills. Locally higher totals are possible in the foothills west of Highway 395 and south of US-50, according to the weather service.
There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra and snow is accumulating in the Sierra this Monday morning causing travel issues. The storm is expected to bring two to 4 feet of snow about 7,000 feet, according to the weather service.
The weather service advises travel could be difficult to impossible with hazardous conditions to impact commute times over mountain passes. Motorists should be prepared for whiteout conditions and subzero wind chills along the foothills and ridgelines of the Sierra.
For Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, the Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday.