Carson City should see snow showers and gusty winds starting Wednesday evening and continuing through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, while the Sierra could see wind gusts up to 100 mph and wind chill on Thursday to minus-25 degrees. “An inside slider-type system will bring snow showers, gusty northerly winds, and a brief period of colder temperatures late Wednesday through Thursday,” the NWS said in a special weather statement posted here at weather.gov. “Although snowfall totals are expected to be on the lighter side, these types of systems are notorious for relatively low predictability,” said the statement, “especially when it comes to snow amounts.”
A fast-moving cold front will bring breezy winds this afternoon, with a period of light snow showers tonight into Thur AM. Strong, cold north to east winds are expected Thur, esp for Chalfant and Owen valleys in southern Mono/Inyo counties. Details - https://t.co/DM4jnBI1u8pic.twitter.com/qkk6lFz6jO
Western Nevada and the Sierra could see snow accumulations Wednesday evening, spreading south along the eastern Sierra into Thursday. The Thursday morning commute could be affected. The system also will create gusty winds beginning Wednesday afternoon, the NWS said. Northerly wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph will be possible for valleys with gusts over exposed ridges along the Sierra crest increasing to up to 100 mph. “Hazardous boating conditions, aviation and ski impacts, and elevated concern for high-profile vehicles are possible across the region,” the statement said. Breezy winds on Thursday combined with afternoon highs in the 30s to lower 40s in valleys will result in a chilly day. Wind chills in the high Sierra are likely to be between 0 and minus-25 degrees with frostbite a concern. The forecast says there is a chance of more precipitation starting Monday. THE FORECAST Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10 p.m., then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday: Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Monday: A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6,000 feet rising to 7,700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Monday night: A chance of showers. Snow level 7,800 feet lowering to 7,100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Tuesday: A chance of showers. Snow level 6,500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
