Advisory/Watch/Warning Details for the Carson City Area
Weather Alerts for Carson CityIssued by the National Weather Service |
WINTER STORM WARNING | ||
CARSON CITY | ||
Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area |
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Effective: Thu, 3/28 2:42pm | Updated: Thu, 3/28 10:54pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 4:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches with up to 30 inches along the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
CARSON CITY | ||
Areas Affected: Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area |
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Effective: Thu, 3/28 2:42pm | Updated: Thu, 3/28 10:54pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 4:15pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6000 ft. Snow accumulations of 8 to 14 are possible for Virginia City Highlands, with 3 to 6 inches possible for the foothills between 5000 and 6000 feet. Light overnight snow accumulations are possible in valleys, changing to rain during the day. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |