Rain and wind is expected to change to snow this morning for the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service and Carsonweather.com.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 this afternoon for Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno. A winter storm warning continues at Lake Tahoe.
A cold weather system that has moved into the region may make this morning's commute difficult in the valley and in the Sierra, according to the Reno-based weather service.
Wind gusts and blowing snow is expected with the system, making travel difficult along Interstate 80 and highways 395 and 95. Expect slick roads as temperatures are expected to plummet this afternoon. Click here for the latest road conditions. For statewide road conditions by telephone call: 511 within Nevada, or 877-NV-ROADS (877) 687-6237 outside Nevada.
Expect frigid weather for the remainder of the New Year's weekend, with high temperatures not expected to get above freezing. The low tonight is expected to be around 11 degrees. Thursday's high temperature is expected to be 21 with an overnight low of 3 degrees.
Meanwhile periods of heavy snow and driving wind for the Lake Tahoe region should continue early this morning and then taper off to snow showers by mid-morning, according to the weather service.
For the latest weather conditions for Carson City, go to Carsonweather.com.