Winter keeps hanging on – big storm on the way

The calendar says spring, but the weather keeps saying winter. The storm forecast for the next few days is supposed to be a big one, bringing up to a couple of feet of snow above 7000′ and around a foot at Lake Tahoe. We may even get some down here in the Truckee Meadows to go with the wind as the cold front approaches. Since we have to endure whatever nature brings our way, I hope it turns out to be enough to help our anemic snow pack.

If your travel plans include going up to the mountains or you need to get over the hill into California, carry your chains and be prepared for winter driving conditions. Before heading out, make sure your car is in good shape and check highway conditions and the weather forecast.

Winter is back – big storm on the way

Stay safe and informed when you must travel in winter conditions… Check Highway Conditions and the Weather Forecast before you go.

It’s getting late in the season for significant storms, but the one due to hit us this weekend looks like it’s going to be a big one. We’ve already experienced the prelude with a day of high winds earlier in the week. According to the National Weather Service, the next phase will come in on Friday, bringing up to 4 feet of snow to the high Sierra and as much as a couple of feet around Lake Tahoe. Depending on how the storm develops, either heavy rain or snow will drop down to the valley floors in western Nevada (that’s us) Friday night and into Saturday. With any kind of luck, we’ll get enough snow up high to add to the meager snow pack.

If you need to get over the hill into California, carry your chains and be prepared for winter driving conditions. Before heading out, make sure your car is in good shape and check highway conditions and the weather forecast.

Winter is coming at last – big storm on the way

Stay safe and informed when you must travel in winter conditions… Check Highway Conditions and the Weather Forecast before you go.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the relatively mild weather we’ve been having. Now, however, it’s time to batten down the hatches and get ready for some Nevada-style winter storms. According to the National Weather Service, a series of storms will start moving in on Wednesday with clouds and wind, followed by rain and snow into the weekend. It’s not going to be all that cold in the Reno area, but snow levels are expected to drop down to the valley floors in western Nevada (that’s us). It’s not going to be frigid in the Truckee Meadows and significant accumulations of the white stuff aren’t expected. It will be wet, however, with more rain than snow expected.

Up in the Sierra, it’s going to be a lot worse (or better if you are a skier). If you need to get over the hill into California, carry your chains and be prepared for winter driving conditions. Before heading out, make sure your car is in good shape and check highway conditions and the weather forecast.

Lake Tahoe ski resorts are looking forward to their first significant snowfall during what’s been a mighty dry winter so far. Here’s hoping they get enough to go into full operation.