The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Special Weather Statement as another, stronger storm is forecast to push into the region late Monday into Tuesday bringing gusty winds and another round of beneficial valley rain and mountain snow.
Winds will begin to increase Monday evening, peaking in intensity overnight and through daybreak Tuesday morning. Wind prone locations have a 50% chance for gusts to exceed 60mph.
Winds will remain breezy through the day Tuesday. Travel restrictions are possible for high profile vehicles, particularly between Susanville and Reno on Highway 395. Other impacts include hazardous conditions on area lakes and potential for moderate to severe turbulence for aviation interests. It is time to secure or gather up items that may be tossed around by the last storm.
Rain and snow will move into northeast California and the northern and central Sierra Monday evening, spreading south and east by Tuesday morning.
Snow levels will start low enough for travel impacts throughout the mountains, but could rise overnight. By daybreak, snow levels may hover as high as 7,500 – 8,500 feet, limiting most snow impacts to Carson Pass and Mt Rose Summit.
Wet roads can still bring significant slow downs with mountain travel, so be sure to allow extra time.
