A high wind advisory has been issued for U.S. 395 through Washoe Valley. High winds and rain are expected in the valley areas throughout the day, with snow above 5,600 feet.
Chain controls are in effect for Donner Summit and Mount Rose Summit, as well as Highway 89 on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
The National Weather Service forecast for Carson City calls for a 50 percent chance of snow tonight, with sunny skies and a high of 36 degrees for Saturday.