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Flood Watch 2, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this flood watch at Feb 5, 2017, 12:34 PM PST for 4 counties in Nevada; 8 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 6, 2017, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2017, 12:34 PM PST (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 6, 2017, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 10, 2017, 11:00 AM PST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 162 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1485 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 288 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
428 WGUS65 KREV 052034 FFAREV URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV 1234 PM PST SUN FEB 5 2017 CAZ071>073-NVZ002-061300- /O.NEW.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES- GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-MONO COUNTY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PORTOLA, SUSANVILLE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, STATELINE, AND INCLINE VILLAGE 1234 PM PST SUN FEB 5 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR MUCH OF THE EASTERN SIERRA FROM LASSEN COUNTY SOUTH TO THE TAHOE BASIN AND INTO MONO COUNTY. * THE FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH DEEP SNOW COVER AND WET GROUND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE EASTERN SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. SOME OF THE MAIN RIVERS SUCH AS THE PIT, SUSAN, AND FEATHER HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF HITTING FLOOD STAGES TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY. RIVERS SUCH AS THE TRUCKEE, CARSON, AND WALKER WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES BUT AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGES. * TRAVEL WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED ACROSS THE SIERRA BY TORRENTIAL RAINFALL MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. LOW VISIBILITY, HYDROPLANING, AND ROCK SLIDES ARE ALL POSSIBLE HAZARDS ALONG ROADWAYS INCLUDING INTERSTATE 80, AND HIGHWAYS 395 AND 50. * NOW IS THE TIME TO CLEAR DRAINAGES AND GUTTERS OF SNOW AND DEBRIS. PEOPLE ALONG CREEKS, RIVERS, AND OTHER FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD KEEP FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES IN PLACE FROM EARLIER STORMS IN JANUARY. CONSIDER DELAYING TRAVEL OVER THE MOUNTAINS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AFTER THE HEAVIEST RAINS SUBSIDE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
15 follow-up statements
426 WGUS65 KREV 060445 FFAREV URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV 845 PM PST SUN FEB 5 2017 NVZ003-061300- /O.EXA.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPARKS, GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY 845 PM PST SUN FEB 5 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS EXPANDED THE * FLOOD WATCH TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREA, GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA. * FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THE HEAVIEST RAINS ALONG THE SIERRA FRONT ARE EXPECTED LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY AND WILL FALL MAINLY IN THE FOOTHILLS. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH SATURATED SOILS AND A HEAVY FOOTHILL SNOWPACK IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE SIERRA FRONT. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE GREATEST THREATS WILL BE ALONG CREEKS AND STREAMS THAT DRAIN THE FOOTHILLS AND THE CARSON RANGE SUCH AS STEAMBOAT CREEK AND DRY CREEK. LOW LYING AREAS IN THE CARSON VALLEY WILL ALSO SEE FLOODING ISSUES AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF CARSON CITY. WHILE THE TRUCKEE AND CARSON RIVERS WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES THEY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT THIS TIME. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ CAZ071>073-NVZ002-061300- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES- GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-MONO COUNTY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PORTOLA, SUSANVILLE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, STATELINE, AND INCLINE VILLAGE 845 PM PST SUN FEB 5 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * PORTIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, IN CALIFORNIA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES, AND MONO COUNTY. IN WESTERN NEVADA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA. * FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH DEEP SNOW COVER AND WET GROUND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE EASTERN SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. SOME OF THE MAIN RIVERS SUCH AS THE PIT, SUSAN, AND FEATHER HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF HITTING FLOOD STAGES TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY. RIVERS SUCH AS THE TRUCKEE, CARSON, AND WALKER WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES BUT AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
641 WGUS65 KREV 061041 FFAREV FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV 241 AM PST MON FEB 6 2017 CAZ071>073-NVZ002-070000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES- GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-MONO COUNTY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PORTOLA, SUSANVILLE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, STATELINE, AND INCLINE VILLAGE 241 AM PST MON FEB 6 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * PORTIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, IN CALIFORNIA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES, AND MONO COUNTY. IN WESTERN NEVADA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA. * FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH DEEP SNOW COVER AND WET GROUND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE EASTERN SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. SOME OF THE MAIN RIVERS SUCH AS THE PIT, SUSAN, AND FEATHER HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF HITTING FLOOD STAGES TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY. RIVERS SUCH AS THE TRUCKEE, CARSON, AND WALKER WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES BUT AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ NVZ003-070000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPARKS, GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY 241 AM PST MON FEB 6 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * A PORTION OF WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREA, GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA. * FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THE HEAVIEST RAINS ALONG THE SIERRA FRONT ARE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY AND WILL FALL MAINLY IN THE FOOTHILLS. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH SATURATED SOILS AND A HEAVY FOOTHILL SNOWPACK IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE SIERRA FRONT. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE GREATEST THREATS WILL BE ALONG CREEKS AND STREAMS THAT DRAIN THE FOOTHILLS AND THE CARSON RANGE SUCH AS STEAMBOAT CREEK AND DRY CREEK. LOW LYING AREAS IN THE CARSON VALLEY WILL ALSO SEE FLOODING ISSUES AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF CARSON CITY. WHILE THE TRUCKEE AND CARSON RIVERS WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES THEY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT THIS TIME. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
627 WGUS65 KREV 062356 FFAREV FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV 356 PM PST MON FEB 6 2017 CAZ071-071400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PORTOLA AND SUSANVILLE 356 PM PST MON FEB 6 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * A PORTION OF NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREA, LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES. * FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH SNOW MELT AND WET GROUND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE EASTERN SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE FEATHER RIVER HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WARNING AND IS EXPECTED TO HIT FLOOD STAGE LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING. SOME OF THE OTHER MAIN RIVERS SUCH AS THE PIT, AND SUSAN HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF HITTING FLOOD STAGES THIS WEEK AS WELL. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ NVZ003-071400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPARKS, GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY 356 PM PST MON FEB 6 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * A PORTION OF WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREA, GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA. * FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THE HEAVIEST RAINS ALONG THE SIERRA FRONT ARE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY AND WILL FALL MAINLY IN THE FOOTHILLS. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH SATURATED SOILS AND A HEAVY FOOTHILL SNOWPACK IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE SIERRA FRONT. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE GREATEST THREATS WILL BE ALONG CREEKS AND STREAMS THAT DRAIN THE FOOTHILLS AND THE CARSON RANGE SUCH AS STEAMBOAT CREEK AND DRY CREEK. LOW LYING AREAS IN THE CARSON VALLEY WILL ALSO SEE FLOODING ISSUES AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF CARSON CITY. WHILE THE TRUCKEE AND CARSON RIVERS WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES THEY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT THIS TIME. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-071400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.170207T0600Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-MONO COUNTY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, STATELINE, AND INCLINE VILLAGE 356 PM PST MON FEB 6 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, IN EAST CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA AND MONO COUNTY. IN WESTERN NEVADA, GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA. * FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT * A PROLONGED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER LANDFALL WILL PRODUCE RISING SNOW LEVELS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THIS COMBINATION ALONG WITH DEEP SNOW COVER AND WET GROUND IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN FLOODING ISSUES ACROSS THE EASTERN SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. RIVERS SUCH AS THE TRUCKEE AND WALKER WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES BUT AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
892 WGUS65 KREV 071346 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 546 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 CAZ071-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 546 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. FLOODING IS ALREADY FORECAST FOR THE Susan River and the Middle Fork of the Feather River with flooding ongoing or expected to occur in the Sierra Valley and Big Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ NVZ003-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 546 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE GREATEST THREATS WILL BE ALONG CREEKS AND STREAMS THAT DRAIN THE FOOTHILLS AND THE CARSON RANGE SUCH AS STEAMBOAT CREEK AND DRY CREEK. LOW LYING AREAS IN THE CARSON VALLEY WILL ALSO SEE FLOODING ISSUES AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF CARSON CITY. WHILE THE TRUCKEE AND CARSON RIVERS WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES THEY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT THIS TIME. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 546 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * THE HIGHEST RISK OF FLOODING IS ALONG CREEKS, STREAMS, AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. RIVERS SUCH AS THE TRUCKEE AND WALKER WILL SEE APPRECIABLE RISES BUT AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
914 WGUS65 KREV 071356 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 556 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 CAZ071-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 556 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. Flooding is already forecast for the Susan River and the Middle Fork of the Feather River with flooding ongoing or expected to occur in the Sierra Valley and Big Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ NVZ003-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 556 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas tonight through Tuesday evening. The greatest threats will be along creeks and streams that drain the foothills and the Carson Range such as Steamboat Creek and Dry Creel. Low lying areas in the Carson Valley will also see flooding issues as well as portions of Carson City. While the Truckee and Carson Rivers will see appreciable rises they are expected to remain below flood stage at this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-080000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 556 AM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * Through late tonight * A moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rain with high snow levels today. This heavy rain and snow melt will contribute to increasing flows on rivers and streams with an enhanced flooding potential through late tonight. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas tonight through Tuesday evening. Rivers such as the Truckee and Walker will see appreciable rises but at this time are expected to remain below flood stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS ARE THE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL MAY ALSO GENERATE ROCK AND MUD SLIDES IN STEEP TERRAIN. PERSONS LIVING ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR. && $$
262 WGUS65 KREV 072249 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 249 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 CAZ071-081200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 249 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late tonight * Light rain showers will continue the rest of this evening. However high flows remain possible on the Susan River, creeks, and streams. Water will also be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. Flooding will likely continue along the Middle Fork of the Feather River and the Pit River into this weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ NVZ003-081200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 249 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following areas, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Washoe Valley and the Carson Valley. * Through late tonight * Rain showers will continue this evening with increased flows in creeks, streams and ditches. Some urban areas and drainage basins may remain inundated with water tonight. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-081200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 249 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, the Lake Tahoe Basin and Mono County. * Through late tonight * Periods of rain will continue with snow levels of 8000 to 9000 feet with increased flows on creeks and streams. Some areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may also remain flooded. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$
280 WGUS65 KREV 080618 FFAREV URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 1018 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 NVZ003-081800- /O.CAN.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1018 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. The previous flood watch which was in effect through late tonight has been cancelled. * Only light showers are expected into Wednesday, but another period of heavy rainfall is expected Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. This may result in areas of flooding and rock slides. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-081800- /O.CAN.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 1018 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. The previous flood watch which was in effect through late tonight has been cancelled. * Occasional light rain will continue into Wednesday with streams continuing to run high. Another period of heavy rain is expected Thursday afternoon and Thursday night with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ071-081800- /O.EXT.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 1018 PM PST Tue Feb 7 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late Thursday night * A break in the rain will continue the remainder of tonight with only a few showers. More light to moderate rain is expected Wednesday and Wednesday night before a period of heavy rain returns on Thursday. * Water will be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land tonight. Additional rainfall the next two days may result in additional flooding with the worst flooding possible Thursday and Thursday night. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. Flooding will likely continue along the Middle Fork of the Feather River and the Pit River into this weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$
989 WGUS65 KREV 081316 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 516 AM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 CAZ071-090015- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 516 AM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late Thursday night * Light to moderate rain is expected through tonight before a period of heavy rain returns on Thursday. * Water will be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land. Additional rainfall the next two days may result in additional flooding with the worst flooding potential Thursday and Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ NVZ003-090015- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 516 AM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Only light showers are expected today but another period of heavy rainfall is forecast Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. This may result in areas of flooding and rock slides. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-090015- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 516 AM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Occasional light rain will continue today with streams running high. Another period of heavy rain is expected Thursday afternoon and Thursday night with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$
927 WGUS65 KREV 082308 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 308 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 CAZ071-091400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 308 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late Thursday night * Light to moderate rain is expected through tonight before a period of heavy rain returns on Thursday. * Water will be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land. Additional rainfall may result in additional flooding with the worst flooding potential Thursday and Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ NVZ003-091400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 308 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Another period of heavy rainfall is forecast Thursday and Thursday night. This may result in areas of flooding and rock slides. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-091400- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 308 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Occasional light rain will continue today with streams running high. Another period of heavy rain is expected Thursday and Thursday night with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$
455 WGUS65 KREV 090358 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 758 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 CAZ071-091800- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 758 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late Thursday night * Light to moderate rain is expected through the remainder of Wednesday night before a period of heavy rain returns Thursday. * Water will be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land. Additional rainfall may result in additional flooding with the worst flooding potential Thursday and Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ NVZ003-091800- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 758 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Another period of heavy rainfall is forecast Thursday and Thursday night. This may result in areas of flooding and rock slides. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-091800- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 758 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Another period of heavy rain is expected Thursday and Thursday night with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. Heavy rain will return on Thursday, everyone should be prepared for additional flooding. && $$
775 WGUS65 KREV 091126 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 326 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 CAZ071-100000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 326 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late tonight. * Heavy rain returns this morning and will continue through this afternoon. * Water will be very slow to recede from low lying areas, farmland and pasture land. Additional rainfall will result in additional flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ NVZ003-100000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 326 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * From 10 AM PST this morning through late tonight * The next period of heavy rainfall will develop today and continue through this evening. This may result in areas of flooding and rock slides. This includes Washoe Valley and Carson Valley. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-100000- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 326 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * From 10 AM PST this morning through late tonight * Another period of heavy rain is expected today and tonight with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. Rock and mud slides may also impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$
908 WGUS65 KREV 091732 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 932 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 CAZ071-101200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 932 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Through late tonight * Heavy rain will impact Lassen, Plumas and Sierra Counties until this evening. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * Flood impacts will increase in severity today and tonight along creeks, streams, ditches and rivers. Many roads may be closed or washed out with extensive inundation of farmland and pastures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ NVZ003-101200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 932 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the Reno, Carson City, Washoe Valley, Carson Valley, Six Mile Canyon, Dayton and Stagecoach. * Through late tonight * Rain will move into the region by this afternoon and continue into the evening. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is in urban areas and along creeks and streams leading out of the Carson Range. Water may inundate portions of Washoe Valley and Carson Valley well into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-101200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.170209T1800Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 932 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the Lake Tahoe Area, Alpine County and Mono County. * Through late tonight * Heavy rain will move into the region by this afternoon with snow levels slowly lowering below 8000 feet. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for a couple days. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, urban areas with water inundating farmland, pastures and marshes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$
532 WGUS65 KREV 101019 FFAREV URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 219 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 CAZ071-101900- /O.EXT.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 219 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Until 11 AM PST this morning * Moderate rain will continue to fall over southern Lassen, Plumas and Sierra Counties until this evening. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * Flood impacts will persist along creeks, streams, ditches and rivers. Many roads may be closed or washed out with extensive inundation of farmland and pastures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ NVZ003-101900- /O.EXT.KREV.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 219 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * Until 11 AM PST this morning * Moderate rain will continue into this morning. Rock and mud slides will impact travel along steeper terrain. * The highest risk of flooding continues to be in urban areas and along creeks and streams leading out of the Carson Range. Water will continue to inundate portions of Washoe Valley and Carson Valley into this afternoon. * There are multiple road closures due to flooding or debris flows. Plan to take extra time during the morning commute as detours and road closures increase travel time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002-101200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 219 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * Until 4 AM PST early this morning * Moderate rain continues around Lake Tahoe level but is switching to snow in some locations this morning. New flooding is becoming less likely. However, areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may worsen a little and remain flooded for a couple days. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * The highest risk of flooding is along creeks, streams, urban areas with water inundating farmland, pastures and marshes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$
831 WGUS65 KREV 101201 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 401 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 CAZ072-073-NVZ002-101315- /O.EXP.KREV.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T1200Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village 401 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch for portions of east central California and western Nevada will expire at 4 AM PST early this morning. Rain is largely transitioning to snow and will largely end the flooding threat. However, there could still be a spots where flooding will continue since water is trapped by blocked drainages or snow berms. Also, the Upper Truckee River will remain in flood into this morning and extra car should be exercised around area streams, creeks, and rivers. $$ CAZ071-101900- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 401 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * Until 11 AM PST this morning * Moderate rain will continue to fall over southern Lassen, Plumas and Sierra Counties until this evening. Rock and mud slides will impact travel. * Flood impacts will persist along creeks, streams, ditches and rivers. Many roads may be closed or washed out with extensive inundation of farmland and pastures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$ NVZ003-101900- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 401 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * Until 11 AM PST this morning * Moderate rain will continue into this morning. Rock and mud slides will impact travel along steeper terrain. * The highest risk of flooding continues to be in urban areas and along creeks and streams leading out of the Carson Range. Water will continue to inundate portions of Washoe Valley and Carson Valley into this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those impacted by flooding should follow the direction of Emergency Management officials. Never attempt to drive into flooded areas, especially at night when the dangers of flooding are much more difficult to see. && $$
213 WGUS65 KREV 101857 FFAREV Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 1057 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 CAZ071-102000- /O.EXP.KREV.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 1057 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch for a portion of northeast California will expire at 11 AM PST this morning. Flooding will continue through this evening throughout the region. $$ NVZ003-102000- /O.EXP.KREV.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T1900Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1057 AM PST Fri Feb 10 2017 ...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch for a portion of western Nevada will expire at 11 AM PST this morning. Flooding will continue through this evening throughout the region. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flood watch 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 flood watch went out at Feb 5, 4:05 AM PST, 8 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 5, 4:05 AM PST, 8 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...updated
National Weather Service Reno NV
405 AM PST Sun Feb 5 2017
Updated to include long term and aviation.
.SYNOPSIS...
A series of storms will impact the region this coming week with a
strong winds, periods of heavy mountain snow, and heavy rainfall.
The first storm Sunday night into Monday will bring strong winds
areawide along with mountain snow. A second storm Tuesday into
Wednesday is likely to bring heavy mountain rainfall and a risk for
flooding of streams and poor drainage areas. A third storm Thursday
into Friday will bring more rain and snow to the region.
&&
.SHORT TERM ...
A very wet week is again in store for the Sierra and western Nevada.
Another atmospheric river with origins near Hawaii is going to push
subtropical moisture into the region for most of the week. The
atmospheric river is of the moderate variety, but is expected to
stay generally pointed over California for a good portion of the
week.
Main change this morning was to continue to raise QPF and to
raise snow snow levels more quickly Monday night into Tuesday as
the subtropical airmass moves in. Another change is that there may
not be much of a break in the Sierra between the first two storm
systems with near continuous precipitation along the crest Sunday
night through Wednesday. This will create some hydrologic concerns
on smaller streams, poor drainage areas, and anywhere snow may
dam up rainfall runoff. Currently no main stem rivers are forecast
to reach flood stage but emergency officials should continue to
monitor closely.
*Wind*
Winds will start to pick up along the ridge tops this afternoon
with gusts up to 100 mph possible by this evening. Gusts along the
ridges of 100-130 mph could continue through Tuesday. Winds are
expected to begin to mix down to the surface tonight as a stable
layer forms, enhancing downslope winds into western Nevada. The
strongest surface winds are expected during the morning and early
afternoon hours on Monday when widespread wind gusts could reach
50+ mph (70+ mph in wind prone areas). Hazardous travel
conditions should be expected for high profile vehicles and air
traffic tonight through Monday.
*Precipitation*
The first wave of precipitation tonight into Monday is still
expected to be cooler with snow levels in the 5500-6500 foot
range. This still leaves quite a bit of uncertainty in snowfall
amounts in the Tahoe basin. There is a good chance that the Tahoe
basin will see at least 3-6 inches, but if snow levels stay low
through the first event we could see up to 6-12 inches. Elevations
above 7000 feet should see at least another 1-2 feet with 3 feet
not out of the question with this first wave. Mono County may be
just a little less as the first moisture plume is aimed more
towards the northern Sierra, but snow amounts of 12-18 inches
with up to 2 feet are still possible. Significant travel
challenges in the Sierra should be expected tonight through
Monday evening.
The second wave is when warmer subtropical moisture begins to move
into the region in earnest. Snow levels are expected to start to
rise overnight Monday, reaching 8000-8500 feet by midday Tuesday.
Tuesday night is when the heaviest precipitation is currently
expected with snow levels fluctuating in the 8000-9000 foot range.
For the first two storms, through Tuesday night, the current QPF
forecast is for 3-6 inches along the Sierra crest with 1-3 inches in
the Tahoe basin and in the direct lee of the Sierra. Western Nevada
foothills could see 0.75-1.5 inches with up to 0.3-0.6 inches down
into western Nevada valleys.
This is shaping up to be another intense week of weather for our
region. If you have anything that might be blown away by high winds,
buried by deep snow (in the high Sierra), or be washed away by
heavy rain, today is your day to prepare. -Zach
.LONG TERM...Wednesday through Saturday...
The warm and wet storm will be winding down Wednesday with showers
persisting along the Sierra crest. There will be a general break
between systems for most areas Wed afternoon through Thursday
morning although showers may stick around across the northern
Sierra/northeast CA as moisture remains available. Temperatures will
be mild Wed-Thu with highs pushing 60 degrees or better across
western NV and around 50 degrees even for Sierra valleys.
The break will be shortlived as the third in a series of storms this
week approach. Winds will increase across ridges once again by early
Thursday morning with mixing and increasing gradients likely to push
strong winds down to valley floors by Thursday afternoon and
evening. This will bring another round of rough lakes and choppy air
for aviators.
This system has an AR that is slightly stronger than the ones
earlier in the week but it is more narrow and will be pushing
through the area faster as a cold front finally gets enough steam to
push things through the region. So we have increased QPF a bit in
the Thursday night-Friday morning timeframe but the shorter duration
should keep overall totals a bit lower than the systems earlier in
the week. Another 1-2" is likely along and immediately east of the
crest with 0.50-1.00" for the foothills. Snow levels are going to
start fairly high (7500-8500 feet) Thursday evening but then slowly
lower overnight as colder air works into the area. This means much
of the snow accumulation is going to be above lake level with the
best chance of seeing snow down to 5500-6000 feet being on the
backside or cold side of the system Friday as snow winds down. Once
again, snowfall for the Tahoe Basin is tricky. With wet antecedent
conditions and initial warm snow levels, small creek and stream
flooding is going to remain in the realm of possibility.
A drier pattern will return next weekend as high pressure builds
into the area. Temperatures will be a bit cooler but still close to
seasonal norms. Hohmann
&&
.AVIATION...
Ridge winds will increase once again today as another storm system
approaches. Ridge wind gusts of 80-90 kts are possible by this
evening with further increases overnight into Monday when gusts will
approach 120 kts. Strong winds will spread to most lower elevations
by early Monday morning with periods of LLWS, mountain wave
turbulence, and rotor activity.
In addition, snow will spread into the Sierra this evening with
significant accumulations at KTVL/KTRK and moderate accumulations
possible at KMMH through monday. The snow and wind will result in
poor visibility and low ceilings sufficient to keep conditions below
minimums for an extended period of time. Hohmann
&&
.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Wind Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Monday NVZ005.
Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday
NVZ002.
Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this
evening for Lake Tahoe in NVZ002.
Wind Advisory from 7 AM to 8 PM PST Monday NVZ001-004.
High Wind Warning from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Monday
NVZ003.
CA...Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday
CAZ071.
Wind Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Monday CAZ070.
Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday
CAZ072-073.
Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this
evening for Lake Tahoe in CAZ072.
&&
For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/renoThe office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 3:57 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 48 hr |
| Feb 5, 4:00 AM PST | High Wind Warning | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 57 hr |
| Feb 5, 4:00 AM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 17 hr |
| Feb 5, 4:00 AM PST | Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Washoe | 57 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.