Fast-moving front could bring wind, rain Monday night

A high wind watch has been issued ahead of a storm expected to arrive overnight on Monday. The watch forecasts 20-30 mph winds, gusting to 60 mph, and 70 mph in windprone locations like highways 395 and 88 in Carson Valley.

"Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines," said forecasters with the National Weather Service in Reno. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles." 

Forecasters suggested residents secure loose outdoor items before the wind arrives after midnight on Monday and continues through Tuesday morning's commute. A chance of rain is expected after 4 p.m. Monday with the snow level rising to 6,000 feet. 

Until the rain arrives, Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 57 degrees. After 10 p.m Monday, forecasters predict the snow level will climb higher to 8,400 feet ad the chance of rain will increase, with one-quarter to half an inch possible. The storm is expected to move on by Tuesday night.

There weren’t many clouds in the sky at dawn Saturday, but by late afternoon parts of Carson Valley experienced light rain. Genoa saw .06 inches of rain on Saturday, though most of the Valley was dry.

Motorists in the Sierra should expect slick roads over the higher passes.

The storm is expected to bring a chance of rain showers today with light rain possible in the Valley.

In a statement issued early Saturday morning, National Weather Service forecasters in Reno predicted that the best chance for rain and snow will be late Monday into Tuesday, with some spillover into Western Nevada.

The biggest impact on Carson Valley will be gusty winds on Monday night which could affect power lines and make driving on highways 395 and 88 difficult. A high wind warning was issued