A weather system that has been spiraling off the California coast this weekend will bring moderate to heavy rain into Carson City and Western Nevada tonight and early Monday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
Up to an inch of rain is possible for Carson City, Reno, Douglas County and the Lake Tahoe Basin, with the possibility of minor flooding along small streams and creeks, according to the weather service and CarsonWeather.com.
Snow levels in the Sierra with this system will be around 8,000 feet and then will begin to drop. Snow covered road conditions are expected along mountain passes above 8,000 feet, with slushy, wet road conditions possible over Echo Summit on Highway 50 and Donner Pass on Interstate 80.
As the showers begin to build tonight, visibility will drop below three miles at times, making it difficult for drivers to spot water ponding on roads, the weather service advises. Travelers are urged to slow down during periods of moderate to heavy rain to avoid hydroplaning.
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