Spring Slider passing through Lake Tahoe late Sunday

A 'Slider' storm is expected to move into the Reno/Lake Tahoe area Sunday night through Monday.

Snow accumulations are likely above 5500 feet and possible down to the lowest valleys including Reno and Carson City and could affect their morning commute on Monday.

Daytime high temperatures will drop around 20 degrees between Sunday and Monday, with freezing temperatures possible overnight on Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest snow will fall along the cold front as it moves from north to south with accumulations of a few inches likely above 5,500 feet. The actual snowfall will depend on the exact timing and strength of the front. If the front passes before sunrise, snow can be expected in the valleys.

Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday - Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night - A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday - Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night - A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday - A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Tuesday Night - A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Wednesday - A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night - A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday - A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Friday - Sunny, with a high near 53.