Snow expected in Sierra, Reno-Sparks starting Sunday night, messy Monday commute in store

Moderate to heavy snow is expected in the Sierra starting late Sunday night through Wednesday. Snow is also expected to hit the Reno-Sparks valley floor which could wreak havoc on area roadways.

The National Weather Service in Reno said 2 to 4 feet of snow is possible above 7,000 feet with periods of whiteout conditions making travel hazardous and impossible at times.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. on Wednesday for northern Washoe County and the greater Reno-Sparks area.

Forecasters estimate roughly 5 inches of snow on the valley floor Sunday night into Wednesday.

Reno-Sparks hasn't seen snow fall onElection Daysince Nov. 2008. Tuesday is the best chance for the Reno-Sparks area to pick up accumulating snow on the valley floor. Forecasters estimate up to 3 inches of snow could fall on Tuesday alone. If you don't want to go out in the elements to vote, mail ballots will be accepted in Washoe County four days after the election so long as they're postmarked by Nov. 8.

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