Carson City area weather: Monday to bring wind, valley rain and mountain snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/09/2024 - 4:31pm
After a relatively mild weekend, another storm system is expected to arrive Monday that will bring gusty winds, mountain snow and some valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.
For Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, rain is likely Monday after 10 a.m. with snow levels around 7,000 feet in the afternoon and wind gusts as high as 45 mph. Forecasters say the chance of precipitation is around 60 percent.
By the evening, conditions will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26 and wind gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent with little or no snow accumulation expected.
The storm is expected to clear out Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies with highs in the low to mid 50s.
For the Sierra and Lake Tahoe area, motorists should prepare for slow travels over the Sierra passes, particularly Monday evening into Tuesday morning, NWS forecasters said.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Lake Tahoe area until 10 p.m., Monday with snow expected above 6,500 feet, bringing anywhere between 2 and 6 inches with higher amounts over peaks.
For the Lake Tahoe area, rain is likely Monday then turning to rain and snow. Light snow accumulations up to 2 inches are possible down to lake level along and west of Highway 89, according to the weather service.
Check NVroads.com for the latest road conditions.
Following a brief break in active weather midweek, forecasters note another system is in the forecast later in the week which looks to keep the region showery, cool and breezy. Check back for updates.
