Christmas travelers across western Nevada and the Sierra should prepare for a stormy weather pattern this weekend, Dec. 20–21, and into the holiday week.
Rain, strong winds, mountain snow and possible flooding could affect travel from Reno to Lake Tahoe and over Sierra passes, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Forecasters say the first leg of the storm will bring rain and gusty winds, from Saturday night through Monday, Dec. 20-22. Snow levels are expected to stay high — generally above 8,000 to 9,000 feet — which increases the risk of runoff and localized flooding, including in Tahoe…