Parts of northern Nevada, eastern Sierra brace for another atmospheric river

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Another atmospheric river is headed for northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra.

The National Weather Service in Reno says the atmospheric river is taking shape over the Pacific Ocean as of Monday morning. The latest models suggest the storm is headed in a slight southward shift meaning the areas in the eastern Sierra and south of Highway 50 in northern Nevada have the best chances for overperforming rain and snow totals. The NWS said despite the slight directional shift, nobody should let their guards down because it doesn't take much rain or snow to see comparable impacts to the last storm including localized flooding.

Key points of this incoming storm including widespread strong winds late Monday night through Tuesday, periods of heavy rain especially below 7,000 feet into Tuesday evening, renewed flooding concerns along rivers, streams and poor drainage areas.

Heavy, wet snow is forecasted in the Sierra especially above 7,500 feet Monday night into Tuesday night. Travel over the mountain passes is expected to be impacted.

There will be a break in precipitation for western Nevada starting Wednesday through Friday.

NWS said the storm door remains open next week.