The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Special Weather Statement as another round of snow showers is expected to impact us throughout the day today, before biting single-digit temperatures take hold as we head into the new year.
Periods of snow and snow showers could produce icy patches on pavement for this morning’s commute, while bands of enhanced snowfall could lead to roads becoming icy and hazardous after sunset this evening.
Even colder air will arrive for the end of the week into the New Year`s weekend, with frigid temperatures most likely Saturday and Sunday mornings. These could be the coldest nights in nearly five years for many areas, with lows in the single digits for much of western Nevada and well below zero in Sierra communities.
Vulnerable and homeless populations could be significantly impacted. People traveling to the Sierra ski areas should prepare for very cold wind chills. New Year`s Eve at this point looks dry but quite chilly for outdoor activities, with wind chills ranging from near zero to 15 degrees above zero by midnight.
