Rain and High Elevation Snow Expected in Carson City Area
• Rain is expected in the valleys of Carson City, with snow at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
• The National Weather Service forecasts a 70-90% chance of precipitation in the Sierra and northeast California.
• Motorists should exercise caution due to potentially hazardous driving conditions and black ice, especially at higher elevations.
Rain and snow expected in Carson City area
A weather system is forecasted to impact the Carson City area, bringing rain to the valleys and snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system is characterized as a weak atmospheric river event, with precipitation chances peaking on Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a 70 to 90 percent chance of precipitation in the Sierra and northeast California, while the Sierra Front has a 40 to 60 percent chance, and the Nevada Basin and Range has a 10 to 30 percent chance. Temperatures are expected to range from the 50s to lower 60s in western Nevada and the 40s to 50s in Sierra communities.
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