An atmospheric river is set to move into Northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra late Monday night, bringing another round of rain, very high-elevation snow and gusty winds to the Reno-Tahoe region through midweek.
The system follows last week’s powerful Sierra snowstorm that delivered heavy snowfall, heightened avalanche danger and created hazardous mountain travel. While overall precipitation totals are expected to be lower this time, rain combined with high snow levels and gusty winds could still slow travel and create localized impacts.
Flooding is possible but confidence remains low, forecasters said. The main concern is rain over snow, which can lead to quicker runoff, especially in urban areas. Some rivers and streams are forecast to rise this week. The West Fork Carson River near Woodfords has a 5% to 25% chance of reaching minor flood stage Wednesday, while a few other Sierra rivers carry a small chance of minor flooding…