...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches between 5500 feet and valley floors. Snow accumulations up to 3 feet along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph along Sierra ridges, with valleys seeing gusts 25 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult to impossible with snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour possible at times. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop early Sunday along western leeside foothills of the Sierra. Snow will continue to intensify through the day Sunday, with snow levels between 5,000 to 6,000 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, food, extra warm clothing, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. &&
