<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3uIIZ7_1H5FNLZq00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uIIZ7_1H5FNLZq00" width="670" height="446" ><figcaption>A little bit of snow flocks trees above Jacks Valley Road on Saturday morning.</figcaption></figure>A winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada was cancelled at 4 a.m., six hours early after the National Weather Service indicated the threat of heavy snow had ended.Road controls are still in effect along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe from Stateline to Incline Village and over Kingsbury Grade and Spooner Summit.In California, chains or snow tires are required between Meyers and Twin Bridges on Highway 50, Interstate 80 over Donner Pass and on Highway 89 around Emerald Bay.Natural Resources Conservation Service telemetry at Heavenly Valley indicated 7 inches of snow on the ground containing 1.2 inches of moisture.Ebbetts Pass near the top of the East Fork shows 10 inches of snow fell overnight, bringing the total depth to 16 inches.There was a foot of snow on the ground at Carson Pass containing 2.6 inches of moisture at 5 a.m. Saturday. Seven inches fell overnight, according to the telemetry.Tahoe Douglas firefighters responded to crashes on Highway 50 at Glenbrook and at 5:10 p.m. Friday and on the Lake side of Kingsbury Grade at 12:20 a.m. Saturday. East Fork responded to a crash at Holbrook Junction south of Gardnerville around 5:45 p.m. Friday, according to the Pulse Point app.Rain in Carson Valley fell mainly in the foothills of the Carson Range with Genoa recording .6 inches and a gauge north of town reading .65 inches. Jacks Valley Ranch recorded .69 inches of rain since Thursday night. Mottsville south of Genoa recorded .52 inches. Farther east, Minden-Tahoe Airport recorded a quarter inch over 36 hours.Forecasters are predicting a break in the weather today into Sunday before another storm arrives. A colder storm is forecast for mid-week.Previous StoryWith a winter storm trifecta already underway, Douglas County announced sandbag stations are already stocked and available should flooding occur.A winter storm warning is in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Sierra Nevada.“Today`s storm is the big one for wind and Sierra snow, Monday’s is colder but weaker, and the midweek storm is the one to watch for snow down to the valley floors,” National Weather Service Reno Meteorologist Dawn Johnston said. “Heavy, wet Sierra snow and strong winds peak this afternoon and evening, so avoid Sierra travel until the storm clears Saturday, when a travel window opens through Sunday.”Rain was falling across Carson Valley on Friday afternoon. Chains or snow tires are required over Kingsbury Grade and on Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner as snow sticks to the highway.“With multiple storms coming through back-to-back, now is the time to get your home and vehicle ready for winter,” said Kara Easton,. “Our sandbag sites are stocked and ready, and if you have to travel this weekend, give yourself extra time while driving and make sure your car is prepared for winter driving.”𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀Douglas County sandbag stations are stocked and available for residents who want to protect their property from runoff. Bring a shovel. The list of locations are here: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/departments/emergency_management/douglas_county_sandbag_locations or on https://perimetermap.com/douglas𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀Travel on mountain routes, including US 50, Kingsbury Grade (SR 207), and SR 88, may be difficult during the storms. Before heading out, drivers are encouraged to:<ul><li>Check road conditions and chain controls at nvroads.com or by dialing 511</li><li>Carry chains or traction devices and know how to install them</li><li>Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle with blankets, water, snacks, a flashlight, and a phone charger</li><li>Keep your gas tank at least half full.</li><li>Slow down, increase following distance and allow extra travel time</li><li>Delay nonessential travel during the heaviest periods of the storm</li></ul>𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲Residents are also encouraged to:<ul><li>Secure outdoor items that could be blown around by high winds.</li><li>Clear gutters and drains so water can flow away from your home</li><li>Have flashlights and extra batteries on hand in case of power outages</li><li>Sign up for Douglas County Emergency Alerts here</li></ul>𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱Douglas County will continue to monitor both storm systems and share updates as conditions develop. For current weather information, visit the National Weather Service Reno. For local preparedness resources and sandbag station locations, visit douglascountynv.gov.</div></body>

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A winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada was cancelled at 4 a.m., six hours early after the National Weather Service indicated the threat of heavy snow had ended. Road controls are still in effect along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe from Stateline to Incline Village and over Kingsbury Grade and Spooner Summit.

Update: Storm warning cancelled early as front moves on

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A winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada was cancelled at 4 a.m., six hours early after the National Weather Service indicated the threat of heavy snow

Update: Storm warning cancelled early as front moves on

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