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The Carson Range, along with its parent the Sierra Nevada, together cast a rain shadow over the Greater Reno Area and Carson City. Unlike the main crest of the Sierra Nevada to the west of Lake Tahoe , the Carson Range loses its snow much earlier (April), and gains it much later (December).
At 10,886 feet (3,318 m), it is the tallest summit in the Carson Range, El Dorado County, and the Tahoe Basin. [2] Due to its elevation, most of the precipitation that falls on the mountain is snow. [6] In 1893, the U.S. Geological Survey assigned the name Freel Peak to what was then known as Jobs Peak. James Freel was an early settler in the area.
The range started to uplift less than five million years ago, [8] and erosion by glaciers exposed the granite and formed the light-colored mountains and cliffs that make up the range. The uplift caused a wide range of elevations and climates in the Sierra Nevada, which are reflected by the presence of five life zones (areas with similar plant ...
Snow Valley Peak is a mountain located in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada. [1] The mountain lies within the city limits of Carson City, NV. At 9,214 feet in elevation it is also the city's highest point. [1] From the peak Mound House, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson Valley are all clearly visible.
USA TODAY's detailed map lets you explore snowfall accumulation over the past 24, 48, and 72 hours. You can also check seasonal totals starting from Oct. 1. Updated multiple times daily, this tool ...
Mount Rose is the highest mountain in Washoe County, within the Carson Range of Nevada, United States. It ranks thirty-seventh among the most topographically prominent peaks in the state. [ 5 ] It is also both the highest and most topographically prominent peak of the greater Sierra Nevada range within the state of Nevada, and the third most ...
This map shows estimated accumulated snowfall between Sept. 30, 2024 and Feb. 21, 2024, based on snow reports and model estimates.
A vehicle decorated with tropical fish stands in a snow drift in sub-freezing temperatures in Omaha, Neb., Monday, March 4, 2019, following snowfall over the weekend.