Carson City weather: Overnight snow could impact Wednesday morning commute
UPDATE 5:13PM: Slick road conditions and multiple spinouts are being reported by the Nevada Highway Patrol during the Tuesday evening commute. The National Weather Service advises motorists to slow down and take extra caution when driving. The snow is expected to end before the morning commute, but roads may remain slippery. The weather service Winter Weather Advisory was activated late this afternoon due to snow arriving earlier than expected.
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Between 2 to 4 inches of snow expected overnight Tuesday into Wednesday around Carson City and Western Nevada has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the region.
The advisory is from 7 p.m. Tuesday night until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected with localized accumulations of up to 4 inches for elevations above 5,000 feet, according to the weather service.
The advisory is for the greater Carson City, Reno, and Carson Valley areas as well as northern Washoe County. The weather service advises motorists to plan for slippery road conditions as the hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory means periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Before driving, check weather and road conditions by dialing 511 within Nevada (or 1-877-NV-ROADS outside of Nevada) or logging on to www.nvroads.com.