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Blowing Dust Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV

February 13, 20115 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this blowing dust advisory at Feb 13, 2011, 3:29 PM PST for 5 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Feb 14, 2011, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 13, 2011, 3:29 PM PST (23:29 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2011, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 16, 2011, 8:00 AM PST
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 53 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2011-02-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2011-02-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 140 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4199 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
265 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

874 
WWUS75 KREV 132329
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
329 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

NVZ001-004-141300-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.A.0001.110214T1200Z-110216T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0002.110214T2000Z-110216T0600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
329 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS UPGRADED THE HIGH WIND
WATCH TO A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON
MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE MONDAY WITH GUSTY WINDS CAUSING
  AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WITH VISIBILITY BELOW ONE MILE
  WILL IMPACT AREA ROADS INCLUDING I-80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY
  95. STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD
  BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-141300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.110214T1200Z-110216T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.110214T1500Z-110215T2000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
329 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS UPGRADED THE HIGH WIND
WATCH TO A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM
MONDAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY.  

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  INTO TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. THE
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG THE LEE OF THE SIERRA...INCLUDING
  THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR...AS WELL AS THE SURPRISE VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES
  ...ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS. LOCALIZED
  AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR
  LESS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-141300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.110214T1200Z-110216T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.110214T1500Z-110216T0600Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
329 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS UPGRADED THE HIGH WIND
WATCH TO A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY
TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH AND RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES
  ...ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS. LOCALIZED
  AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR
  LESS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-141300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.110214T1200Z-110216T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0001.110214T1500Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
329 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS UPGRADED THE HIGH WIND
WATCH TO A WIND ADVISORY... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY
TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY MONDAY MORNING LASTING
  THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH WITH 
  RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 110 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. IN ADDITION...STRONG WINDS
  WILL CREATE DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ON LAKE TAHOE. LOOSE
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE
  EVENT BEGINS EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
8 follow-up statements
322 
WWUS75 KREV 141120
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
320 AM PST MON FEB 14 2011

CAZ072-NVZ002-150000-
/O.UPG.KREV.WI.Y.0001.110214T1500Z-110216T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0001.110214T1500Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
320 AM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY. THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY THIS MORNING LASTING THROUGH
  TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* LAKE CONDITIONS: STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE DANGEROUS BOATING
  CONDITIONS ON LAKE TAHOE WITH WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE
  EVENT BEGINS EARLY THIS MORNING.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.110214T1500Z-110215T2000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
320 AM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
  INTO TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG THE LEE OF THE SIERRA...
  INCLUDING THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR...AS WELL AS THE SURPRISE 
  VALLEY.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR
  LESS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...
  ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-150000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.110214T1500Z-110216T0600Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
320 AM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR LESS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ...
  ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-150000-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.110214T2000Z-110216T0600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
320 AM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY WITH GUSTY WINDS CAUSING 
  AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
  EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT
  TIMES INCLUDING INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 95.
  MOTORISTS SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND BE PREPARED FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING
  VISIBILITIES.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD
  BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
517 
WWUS75 KREV 142330
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
330 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-151300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110215T2000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
330 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS TODAY WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING...THOUGH
  REMAIN GUSTY. WINDS WILL ONCE AGAIN INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. THE
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR...AS WELL
  AS THE SURPRISE VALLEY. WINDS WILL DECREASE TONIGHT TO SOUTHWEST
  15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH BEFORE INCREASING TUESDAY
  MORNING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED STRENGTHS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...
  ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-151300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0600Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
330 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS TODAY WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING...THOUGH
  REMAIN GUSTY. WINDS WILL ONCE AGAIN INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING
  WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH. WINDS WILL DECREASE TONIGHT TO SOUTHWEST
  15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH BEFORE INCREASING TUESDAY
  MORNING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED STRENGTHS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ...
  ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-151300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
330 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS TODAY WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING...THOUGH
  REMAIN GUSTY. WINDS WILL ONCE AGAIN INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. RIDGE 
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH. WINDS WILL DECREASE TONIGHT TO SOUTHWEST
  15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH BEFORE INCREASING TUESDAY
  MORNING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED STRENGTHS.

* LAKE CONDITIONS: STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE DANGEROUS BOATING 
  CONDITIONS ON LAKE TAHOE WITH WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-151300-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T0600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
330 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE CAUSING AREAS OF BLOWING DUST
  THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. STRONG WINDS TODAY WILL
  DECREASE THIS EVENING...THOUGH REMAIN GUSTY. WINDS WILL ONCE
  AGAIN INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING CAUSING AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. WINDS
  WILL DECREASE TONIGHT TO SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
  MPH BEFORE INCREASING TUESDAY MORNING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED
  STRENGTHS.

* BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE 
  AT TIMES INCLUDING INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 
  95. MOTORISTS SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND BE PREPARED FOR RAPIDLY 
  CHANGING VISIBILITIES.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD
  BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
501 
WWUS75 KREV 150520
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

CAZ071-151330-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110215T2100Z/
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL RETURN TUESDAY MORNING. THE HIGHEST
  WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT WILL OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 395 NORTH OF
  DOYLE AND IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY.

* WINDS TONIGHT: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395 NORTH
  OF DOYLE AND IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.
  GUST OF 70 MPH OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-151330-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. STRONG WINDS WILL
  RETURN TUESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS TONIGHT: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG
  HIGHWAY 447. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE OR
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-151330-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN WIND PRONE AREAS THROUGH
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL INCREASE FOR MOST LOCATIONS TUESDAY MORNING
  WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS TONIGHT: 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
  70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS WILL INCREASE TO
  OVER 100 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
  RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-151330-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE TAHOE BASIN TONIGHT.
  WINDS WILL INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS
  POSSIBLE TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS TONIGHT: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.
  SIERRA RIDGE WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 100 MPH OR MORE LATE
  TONIGHT. 

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.
  RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE 
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-151330-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T0600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
920 PM PST MON FEB 14 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THROUGH
  TUESDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS TONIGHT: 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT
  TIMES ALONG INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

BRONG

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
320 
WWUS75 KREV 151149
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

CAZ071-152100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110215T2100Z/
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
  THE HIGHEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 395 NORTH OF DOYLE
  AND IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. GUST OF 70
  MPH OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-152100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 447. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-152100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS THIS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-152100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH. RIDGE
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE 
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-152100-
/O.EXT.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
349 AM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THROUGH
  EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT 
  TIMES ALONG INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE 
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE 
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
820 
WWUS75 KREV 152049
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

CAZ071-152200-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110215T2100Z/
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

WINDS HAVE BEGUN TO DECREASE ACROSS THE AREA BUT WILL CONTINUE TO
GUST TO NEAR 50 MPH. SNOW WILL BEGIN TO MOVE INTO WESTERN LASSEN
COUNTY AND CENTRAL PLUMAS COUNTY LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN SPREAD
EAST TONIGHT. THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A WINTER
STORM WARNING.

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-160000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 447. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-160500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. RIDGE 
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-160000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH. RIDGE 
  GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE 
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-160500-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
1249 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST 
  THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT 
  TIMES ALONG INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE 
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
552 
WWUS75 KREV 152351
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

CAZ070-NVZ005-160100-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THIS EVENING. SNOW WILL SPREAD INTO THE SURPRISE VALLEY
AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS
BEEN REPLACED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-160100-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TRUCKEE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN TO DECREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TO
20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. SNOW WILL SPREAD INTO THE
TAHOE BASIN TONIGHT. THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A
WINTER STORM WARNING.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-161200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. THE
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL EXTENDED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR
  FROM RENO SOUTH. RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 395. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR 
  SECURED.

* AREAS OF BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 3 MILES OR 
  LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES AND PROPERTY IS LIKELY WITH WINDS
OF THIS MAGNITUDE.  DRIVING WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN
GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ001-161200-
/O.EXT.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THROUGH
  EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. LOCALLY
  HIGHER WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG HIGHWAY 95
  NEAR WALKER LAKE.

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE 
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ004-161200-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
351 PM PST TUE FEB 15 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THROUGH
  LATE TONIGHT.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. LOCALLY
  HIGHER WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG ALTERNATE
  HIGHWAY 95 NEAR SILVER SPRINGS. 

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT 
  TIMES ALONG INTERSTATE 80...HIGHWAY 50 AND HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE 
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
641 
WWUS75 KREV 161155
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
355 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

CAZ073-NVZ003-161300-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
355 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING.

WINDS HAVE DECREASED FROM THE EXTREMES WE WERE SEEING EARLIER
YESTERDAY. WINDS UP TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON AS A COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE REGION. SEE /WSWREV/
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONTINUING WINTER STORM.

$$

NVZ004-161300-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
355 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED AND BLOWING DUST WILL LESSEN AS PRECIPITATION
MOVES INTO THE REGION. WINDS UP TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON AS A COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH. SEE /WSWREV/ FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONTINUING WINTER STORM.

$$

NVZ001-161600-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY
355 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST THROUGH
  EARLY THIS MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY HIGHER WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG 
  HIGHWAY 95 NEAR WALKER LAKE.

* BLOWING DUST WILL LOWER VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT 
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 95.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY WILL PRODUCE 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD BE 
  BROUGHT INSIDE OR SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


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WWUS75 KREV 161550
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
750 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

NVZ001-161700-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110216T1600Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY
750 AM PST WED FEB 16 2011

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THIS MORNING BEFORE SHIFTING TO THE WEST THIS AFTERNOON.
A MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW WILL SLIDE SOUTH ACROSS THE REGION...THEN
SWITCH TO ALL SNOW AND ACCUMULATE TO NEAR 2 INCHES BEFORE ENDING.
THE GUSTY WINDS WILL CREATE BLOWING SNOW AS WELL. THE BLOWING DUST
ADVISORY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blowing dust advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blowing dust advisory went out at Feb 13, 2:52 PM PST, 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 2:52 PM PST, 37 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
252 PM PST SUN FEB 13 2011

.SHORT TERM...
COMPLEX FORECAST AS ANOMALOUSLY COLD UPPER LOW (APPROXIMATELY 2.5
SDEV) DROPS DOWN OVER THE EPAC AND AFFECTS MUCH OF THE WESTERN U.S.
EARLY THIS WEEK. THE GFS HAS MAINTAINED THE MOST CONTINUITY WHILE
THE ECMWF HAS TRENDED A BIT MORE ELONGATED BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY SLOWER.
SO ONGOING FORECAST IS ON TRACK FOR STRONG WINDS...SNOW AND MUCH
COLDER TEMPERATURES.

LATEST WATER VAPOR IMAGERY SHOWED LEAD SHORTWAVE AROUND 35N/135W
BEGINNING TO GET PICKED UP AND PUSHED TOWARD THE CA-OR COAST AS MAIN
COLD UPPER LOW DROPPED SOUTH FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA. LEAD SHORTWAVE
HAS TAPPED SOME SUBTROPICAL MOISTURE AND WILL BE PULLING IT INTO
NORTHERN CA TONIGHT AND MON ALONG WITH INCREASING UPPER LEVEL WINDS.
MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION WITH THIS INITIAL WAVE WILL AFFECT MAINLY
THE CASCADES WITH SOME LIGHT QPF AMOUNTS REACHING THE NORTHERN
SIERRA MON-MON NIGHT. MAIN IMPACT FROM THIS FEATURE WILL BE
INCREASING WINDS AS 700MB FLOW JUMPS TO 50-60KT BY 12Z MON AND
SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT TIGHTENS IN RESPONSE TO DEEPENING SURFACE
LOW NEAR THE PACNW COAST. 12Z NAM SOUNDINGS CONTINUE TO SHOW
CRITICAL LAYER LATE MON MORNING INTO MON AFTERNOON WHICH WOULD BE
CONDUCIVE TO A PERIOD OF STRONG DAMAGING WINDS ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395
CORRIDOR FROM SUSANVILLE TO LEE VINING.

HIGH WINDS MAY BECOME A BIT MORE LOCALIZED MON NIGHT BEFORE MAIN
TROUGH AND COLD FRONT MOVE INTO CA ON TUE. STILL EXPECT WIDESPREAD
GUSTY WINDS WHICH WILL ONLY INCREASE AGAIN TUE MORNING AS WINDS
INCREASE ALOFT AND GRADIENTS TIGHTEN FURTHER. HAVE UPGRADED HIGH
WIND WATCH TO A NUMBER OF WIND WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES THAT WILL
COVER THE MON-TUE EVENING TIME FRAME.

ATTENTION THEN TURNS TO WINTER WEATHER AS THE MODELS REMAIN
AMAZINGLY CONSISTENT WITH FRONTAL TIMING AND QPF AMOUNTS. COLD FRONT
WILL SLOWLY PUSH INTO NORTHERN ZONES BY LATE TUE AS IT AWAITS MAIN
UPPER JET TO ROUND BASE OF LARGE SCALE TROUGH. NORTHEAST
CA-NORTHWEST NV WILL BE IN A MOST FAVORABLE POSITION FOR A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF HEAVY PRECIPITATION (12-18 HOURS) AS DYNAMICS FROM DUAL
JETS ENHANCE LIFT TO THE NORTH OF SURFACE COLD FRONT. AIRMASS WILL
BE QUITE COLD IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THIS BOUNDARY WITH SNOW LEVELS
PROJECTED TO BE DOWN TO ALL VALLEY FLOORS. AS MAIN UPPER JET SWINGS
THROUGH CENTRAL/SOUTHERN CA TUE NIGHT INTO WED...FRONT WILL TIGHTEN
(STRONG FRONTOGENESIS) AND BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ACROSS WESTERN NV AND
THE SIERRA. PLUME OF MOISTURE AHEAD OF FRONT WILL THEN WORK ITS WAY
SOUTH ALONG THE SIERRA CREST BRINGING A 12 HOUR PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOW
TO THE TAHOE BASIN DOWN INTO MONO COUNTY ALONG WITH A SHORT PERIOD
OF HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE FRONT AS MOISTURE SPILLS OVER ALONG FRONTAL
BOUNDARY ACROSS WESTERN NV. RIGHT NOW THE TIMING OF FRONTAL/SNOW
BAND PASSAGE FOR WESTERN NV APPEARS TO BE DURING THE LATE MORNING
INTO AFTERNOON TIME FRAME WED. WINTER STORM WATCHES HAVE BEEN POSTED
FOR ALL AREAS GIVEN THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THIS SYSTEM AND GIVEN THE
FACT WE HAVE BEEN IN SUCH AN UNUSUALLY DRY AND WARM PERIOD.

TEMPERATURES TO REMAIN ABOVE NORMAL FOR A COUPLE MORE DAYS BEFORE
RETURNING TO MUCH COLDER CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY BEHIND FRONT. WINDS
WILL GENERALLY KEEP TEMPERATURES UP AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY MON AND TUE
NIGHT WITH HIGHS ON WED OCCURRING IN THE MORNING FOR SOME LOCATIONS
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 50. HOHMANN

.LONG TERM...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
MEDIUM RANGE GUIDANCE IS IN DISARRAY WITH TIMING AND TRACK OF
SUBSEQUENT SHORTWAVES OR AREAS OF LOW PRESSURE ROTATING AROUND THE
MEAN TROF OVER THE WRN US LATER THIS WEEK AND INTO NEXT WEEKEND.
THE GFS STRAYED THE MOST FROM ITS PREV RUNS WITH A MAJOR SPLIT
DEVELOPING ACROSS THE REGION AND DIVERTING MOST OF THE SNOW
POTENTIAL TOO FAR NORTH AND SOUTH. THE ECMWF HAS SHOWED MORE
CONSISTENCY WITH A CLOSED LOW ROTATING INTO THE SIERRA BY THURS
NIGHT AND FRIDAY...GENERATING AN AREA OF ORGANIZED DEFORMATION ZONE
SNOW AIDED BY LOW LEVEL EAST FLOW AND COLD POOL ALOFT. GFS ENSEMBLE
MEMBERS VARY IN BETWEEN THESE SCENARIOS BUT IN GENERAL FAVOR SOME
PERIOD OF ORGANIZED PRECIP SOMETIME BETWEEN LATE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
EVENING. THE NET RESULT OF THE VARYING GUIDANCE SOLUTIONS WILL BE
LITTLE CHANGE TO THE CURRENT FORECAST WHICH ORIGINALLY LEANED TOWARD
THE ECMWF...WITH BETTER CHANCES OF SNOW IN THE SIERRA AND FAR WRN NV
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

FOR NEXT WEEKEND...CYCLONIC FLOW ALOFT AND LINGERING LOW LEVEL
MOISTURE WILL KEEP THE THREAT OF LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS ONGOING THRU
SATURDAY...BUT THE PROBABILITY OF A LONGER PERIOD OF STEADY
ACCUMULATING SNOW WILL BE LOWER. SNOW SHOWER ACTIVITY ON SUNDAY MAY
BE MINIMAL AS THE CYCLONIC FLOW TRANSITIONS TO A DRIER NORTHWEST
FLOW ALOFT...BUT ANOTHER COLD AND SNOWY PERIOD COULD RETURN ON OR
AFTER THE PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY.

CONFIDENCE IS HIGHER FOR KEEPING BELOW NORMAL TEMPS OVER THE REGION
THRU NEXT SUNDAY. DESPITE THE DIFFERENCES MENTIONED ABOVE...ALL
MAJOR GUIDANCE SOURCES KEEP THE 700 MB TEMPS GENERALLY WITHIN THE
-10 TO -14 C RANGE. IF WIDESPREAD SNOW COVER IS PRESENT IN THE LOWER
ELEVATIONS WITH SUFFICIENT DAYTIME CLOUD COVER...TEMPS IN MANY AREAS
MAY NOT SURPASS 40 DEGREES ALL THE WAY THRU SUNDAY. MJD
&&

.AVIATION...
VFR CONDS WILL PREVAIL CONTINUE THRU MONDAY...BUT MUCH STRONGER
WINDS WITH PERIODS OF LLWS AND LEE SIDE MTN WAVES ARE EXPECTED
ACROSS THE REGION MONDAY THRU TUESDAY. CROSSWIND IMPACT CRITERIA
COULD BE REACHED FOR SHORT PERIODS AT KRNO FROM TUES AFTN THRU TUES
NIGHT. SMALLER AIRPORTS IN W-CNTRL NV COULD ALSO BE IMPACTED BY
REDUCED VSBY DUE TO BLOWING DUST. MOST PRECIP WILL REMAIN TRAPPED
ALONG AND WEST OF THE SIERRA CREST THRU MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE STARTING
TO SPREAD INTO NERN CA-NWRN NV BY TUESDAY. MJD
&&

.REV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NV...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY NVZ005.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     AFTERNOON NVZ005.

     HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY NVZ003.

     WIND ADVISORY FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY NVZ002.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     AFTERNOON NVZ002.

     BLOWING DUST ADVISORY FROM NOON MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY
     NVZ001-004.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     AFTERNOON NVZ001-003-004.

CA...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY
     CAZ070-071.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     AFTERNOON CAZ070-071.

     HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY CAZ073.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     EVENING CAZ073.

     WIND ADVISORY FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY CAZ072.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
     AFTERNOON CAZ072.

&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 3:29 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe61 hr
Feb 13, 3:29 PM PSTWind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe12 hr
Feb 13, 3:29 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more48 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.