Storm breakdown with a variety of graphics
A significant storm moves through the region Friday through early Saturday. Heavy snow is likely in the Sierra and travel is not advised. There are some breaks though, if you do make it to California. The valley will see wind and rain. It will be a cold weekend as well.
Future snow
Skiers will be happy Saturday with around a foot of snow falling above 7,000’ Friday into early Saturday. The crest could even get up to 20 in…
Regional snow amounts
Saturday morning
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Friday afternoon
The evening commute on Friday will be wet in Reno and Carson City with heavy snow in the Sierra. The storm moves from west to southeast Friday…
Late Friday morning
The storm arrives in Western California early Friday morning, reaching Donner by late morning. Starting out as a rain/snow mix at Donner befor…
Wind forecast
A Wind Advisory begins Friday morning in the Truckee Meadows and throughout Northern Nevada where wind gusts will exceed 40 mph. Reno will rea…
Travel forecast
Travel forecast part two
By Friday at 12pm roads will be slick including I-80 at Donner, becoming worse as the afternoon progresses. Mt. Rose Highway will be slick a l…
Forecast rainfall
Reno has a short window for it to rain, with strong winds developing before it arrives. The rain will be moderate in nature, and totaling arou…
Sierra snow totals
Snow totals would be even higher if the air was colder on Friday. The snow will be full of water, which doesn’t pile up as much as cold fluffy…
Wind alerts
Wind Advisories are up for all of Northern Nevada Friday, with gusts exceeding 40 mph. Wind prone areas could see wind gusts in the 60’s.
Winter Storm Warning
The Winter Storm Watch is now a warning as confidence grows. Travel will be difficult in the Sierra with heavy snow and poor visibility. The w…
Storm threats
Most of the weekend will be dry, but travel will be dangerous in the Sierra on Friday with a moderate risk before sunrise Saturday. Most of Su…
Storm points
A significant storm will impact travel on Friday, with heavy snow likely in the Sierra. The valley will just see rain and strong winds. Expect…
