Winter storm: Rain turns to snow; up to 8 inches expected

Friday’s ran has turned into New Year’s Eve snow which is supposed to continue until early New Year’s Day. The National Weather Service says snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected with 12 to 18 inches above 5,000 feet. “We could see heavy snowfall here across western Nevada, from northern Washoe County, into the Greater Reno-Carson-Minden Area, and the Basin and Range,” Meteorologist Dawn Johnston said, The Record-Courier reported. “Snowfall amounts could vary greatly depending on where the heavier snowbands set up. Valleys may see 3-8-plus inches of snow accumulation with patchy ice this evening. Higher snowfall amounts look to occur above 5000 feet, with 8-plus inches likely.”