Feet of snow expected in the Sierra starting this weekend
FILE - In this image taken from video from a Caltrans remote video traffic camera, very light traffic is seen in the snow along Interstate 80 at Donner Summit, Calif., Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Rainfall records were shattered and heavy snow pounded high elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Officials said mountain areas above 9,000 feet (2,745 meters) in the Sierra Nevada could get 18 inches (46 centimeters) of snow or more from Sunday until Monday morning. (Caltrans via AP)
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm watch as feet of snow are expected in the Sierra.
Snow is expected to start falling Sunday afternoon and sticking around through late Tuesday night.
Two to four feet of snow is forecasted for elevations 7000 feet and above. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph and 80 mph on ridges.
Travel in the Sierra and Tahoe Basin could be very difficult and impossible at times. Hazardous travel conditions could impact commute times greatly for several days.
Snow is also expected to hit the valley floor during the multiday storm.
Keep up with our Weather Authority forecast here.