CARSON CITY, NEVADA — A developing West Coast storm system is set to break the recent dry spell, delivering 6 to 12 inches of snowfall to mountain regions through Thursday, with locally up to 18 inches on the highest peaks. The system is centered near northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada, pushing moisture inland toward the Great Basin and central Rockies.
Lower elevations along the western slope will see primarily rain showers, while higher terrain absorbs the brunt of the winter accumulation.
Sierra Nevada and Western Slopes See Significant Snow
Radar imagery shows a broad precipitation shield wrapping around a low-pressure system positioned near Carson City and Reno, Nevada, extending into northern California. The moisture feed is targeting the Sierra Nevada, where elevations are high enough to support heavy snow totals.
Forecast projections call for 6 to 12 inches of snow across mountain zones, with the highest peaks potentially reaching 18 inches before the system tapers off. These are substantial accumulations capable of improving snowpack and creating travel concerns across mountain passes…