The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Carson City area, predicting hazardous conditions due to an incoming storm on Thursday. Snow accumulations are expected to reach up to 3 inches on valley floors and up to 6 inches in foothill areas above 5000 feet, affecting the greater Reno-Carson City-Minden region. The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, with blowing snow potentially causing limited visibility and near whiteout conditions.