A few showers, some with thunder and lightning are possible later today, then storm chances increase Wednesday with a few strong storms possible, according to the National weather Service. More widespread rain and high elevation snow, with possible thunder storms will continue Thursday and into the weekend as low pressure remains over the region.
For today there’s enough instability for some showers near Highway 395 corridor north of Bridgeport, but any thunderstorms look to be isolated at best. Showers shouldn’t be heavy today, although localized amounts up to 1/4 inch are possible.
The upper low is expected to near the coast Wednesday afternoon. Instability and moisture increase with the best instability once again near the Highway 395 corridor may bring scattered thunderstorms to the area.
Thursday could be a potentially very active day as instability and moisture increase even more. Showers are likely for much of the area with a chance of thunder. Some of these could be heavy. The best chances for these heavy showers continue to be centered on the Reno-Tahoe area, according to the weather service.
For Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, there’s a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms for the remainder of Tuesday, a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday and a 60 percent chance Wednesday night through Friday.