High Wind Watch 8, NWS Reno, NV

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
251 AM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

CAZ070-071-073-NVZ003-005-240000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171125T1800Z-171127T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
251 AM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and become strong 
  and gusty through the afternoon and evening. Winds will 
  continue through Saturday night and into Sunday afternoon as 
  well. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph, with 
  Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395/I-580.
  Aviation impacts are expected for area airports Saturday 
  afternoon and evening. Localized damage to trees and fences may 
  occur along with possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

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CAZ072-NVZ002-240000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171125T1800Z-171126T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
251 AM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and become strong 
  and gusty through the afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph, with 
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are 
  likely to impact high profile vehicles. Aviation impacts are 
  expected for area airports, with hazardous boating 
  conditions on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon and evening. 
  Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along with 
  possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

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http://weather.gov/reno

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
217 PM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

CAZ070-071-073-NVZ003-005-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171125T1800Z-171127T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
217 PM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon and become strong
  and gusty Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph, with 
  Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 and
  Interstate 580. Aviation impacts are expected for area airports
  Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Localized damage to trees 
  and fences may occur along with possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171125T1800Z-171126T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
217 PM PST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon and become strong
  and gusty Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph, with 
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles. Aviation impacts are expected
  for area airports, with hazardous boating conditions on Lake
  Tahoe Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Localized damage to 
  trees and fences may occur along with possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
350 AM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

CAZ070-071-073-NVZ003-005-250000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171127T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
350 AM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH 
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The High Wind Watch is now in effect from Saturday evening
through late Sunday night. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon becoming strong
  and gusty Saturday night through Sunday evening. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph with
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are 
  likely to impact high profile vehicles especially along 
  Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Aviation impacts are 
  expected for area airports Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday. Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along 
  with possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-250000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171126T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
350 AM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

The High Wind Watch is now in effect from Saturday evening
through Sunday morning. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon becoming strong 
  and gusty Saturday night through late Sunday afternoon. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph with 
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles. Aviation impacts are expected
  for area airports with hazardous boating conditions on Lake 
  Tahoe Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Localized damage to 
  trees and fences may occur along with possible power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
316 PM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

CAZ070-071-073-NVZ003-005-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171127T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
316 PM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon, becoming strong
  and gusty Saturday night through Sunday evening. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph with 
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are 
  likely to impact high profile vehicles especially along 
  Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Aviation impacts are 
  expected for area airports Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday. Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along 
  with possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171126T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
316 PM PST Fri Nov 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday afternoon becoming strong
  and gusty Saturday night through late Sunday morning. 

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph with 
  Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are 
  likely to impact high profile vehicles. Aviation impacts are 
  expected for area airports with hazardous boating conditions 
  on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Localized 
  damage to trees and fences may occur along with possible 
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

CAZ071-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0009.171126T1200Z-171127T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday evening and overnight,
  becoming strong and gusty Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
  The strongest winds are likely between 10 am and 4 pm Sunday.

* Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas along and east of Highway 395 may 
  see gusts up to 70 mph. 

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395.
  Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along with 
  possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0009.171126T1200Z-171127T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday evening and overnight,
  becoming strong and gusty Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
  The strongest winds are likely between 10 am and 4 pm Sunday.

* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 70 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles. Localized damage to trees and 
  fences may occur along with possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-260000-
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/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0009.171126T1800Z-171127T1200Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight and early Sunday
  morning and become strong and gusty Sunday afternoon through
  Sunday night. The strongest winds are likely between 2 pm and 9
  pm Sunday with another burst of strong winds between 2 am and 4
  am Monday morning.
 
* Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 75 mph in the
  foothills west of Reno, Carson City and the Carson Valley.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Interstate 80,
  Highway 50, Highway 395, and Interstate 580. Aviation impacts 
  are expected for area airports Saturday night through Sunday. 
  Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along with 
  possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds 
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do 
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and 
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in 
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171126T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.171126T1200Z-171127T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0058.171125T1700Z-171126T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 9 AM this
morning to 4 AM PST Sunday. a Wind Advisory has also been issued.
This Wind Advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will increase this afternoon, then become stronger
  late tonight through Sunday afternoon. The strongest winds are 
  likely between 6 am and noon Sunday.

* Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  possible. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 3 feet today building to 2 to 4
  feet late tonight and Sunday with the highest waves on the north
  and east shores.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are 
  likely to impact high profile vehicles. Aviation impacts are 
  expected for area airports with hazardous boating conditions 
  on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Localized 
  damage to trees and fences may occur along with possible 
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ073-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0008.171126T0300Z-171127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.171126T1800Z-171127T1500Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST Monday. The High
Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight and become gusty Sunday
  morning through early Monday morning. The strongest winds are 
  likely between noon and 10 pm Sunday.

* Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  possible. Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 65 mph with
  Sierra ridge gusts up to 105 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395.
  Aviation impacts are expected for area airports Sunday. 
  Localized damage to trees and fences may occur along with 
  possible power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.171126T1800Z-171127T1200Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
323 AM PST Sat Nov 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight and become gusty Sunday
  morning through early Monday morning. The strongest winds are
  likely between 2 pm and 10 pm Sunday west of Highway 95 and
  north of Interstate 80.

* Winds: South 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph possible. Wind
  prone areas may see gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds and travel restrictions are likely
  to impact high profile vehicles especially along Interstate 80
  and Highway 50. Localized damage to trees and fences may occur
  along with possible power outages. Blowing dust may reduce
  visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
645 AM PST Wed Nov 22 2017

.UPDATE...

The latest 24-hr trend in temperatures is in the range of minus 5
to minus 10, to as much as minus 15 degrees (Lovelock). In addition,
areas of dense fog have developed in the Martis Valley, Tahoe Basin,
and Honey Lake Basin near Susanville. With these factors in mind,
have lowered highs between 2 and 6 degrees for many valley locations
as mixing is expected to be restricted further than previously
thought. -Snyder

&&

.SYNOPSIS...

Very mild conditions will prevail through Saturday with a few record
highs possible. Most areas will remain dry although very light
rain is possible Thursday in northeast California and northwest
Nevada. Saturday is expected to be windy ahead of a strong cold
front which will bring snow to the Sierra and northeast California
Sunday and Sunday night. It will be much colder early next week.

&&

.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION... /Issued 322 AM PST Wed Nov 22 2017/

SHORT TERM...

Lowered highs a few degrees today, otherwise little change to the
forecast through Friday.

This morning, thinner/higher cloud cover has allowed temperatures
to fall off to at least a few degrees cooler than yesterday at this
time, with Lovelock 10 degrees lower. The cooler start along with
marginal winds aloft (between 15-30 kts at 700 mb) for mixing
should keep highs from warming much today as compared to Tuesday
and, in some cases, highs could actually be slightly cooler. Still,
a couple records are still possible including at the Reno airport
where the record high is only 69 today.

For Thursday/Thanksgiving Day, the upper ridge will flatten a bit
as low pressure moves into the Pacific Northwest, while a narrow
band of moisture pushes across northern CA and northwest NV. The
location of this moisture feed has trended a bit farther south,
possibly reaching I-80 Thursday afternoon. However, very few
impacts are expected as rain amounts will be quite light (generally
less than 0.10" even in the eastern Sierra) with limited forcing
and snow levels near and above 10,000 feet. Increased cloud cover
and slight cooling aloft with the flattening ridge will limit
heating a bit, reducing the probability of reaching Thursday's
record high of 69 degrees at Reno.

The ridge rebuilds again Friday, reducing rain chances although
widespread high cloud cover and more limited mixing will likely
result in temperatures near or even several degrees cooler than
Thursday. -Snyder/MJD

LONG TERM...Saturday through Tuesday...
Some significant changes to the forecast for the storm expected to
move through at the end of the holiday weekend. The changes were
to increase winds for Saturday, most along the 395 corridor. Also,
snow levels were significantly lowered for Sunday into Sunday
night by 1000+ feet. Be prepared for significant travel impacts at
the end of the holiday weekend, with several hour delays possible
over the Sierra passes Sunday afternoon into Sunday night due to
snow.

EC/GFS are more in line with the storm coming through in 2 waves.
The first warmer one is Saturday and Saturday night with the
second, colder one for Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. The
models are also consistent from 24 hours ago with snow levels
crashing behind a strong cold front Sunday night.

Winds will be gusty by Saturday afternoon into Sunday night with
ridge gusts over 100 mph at times from the southwest. Valley gusts
are likely to be 45-55 mph, but stronger gusts over 60 mph are
possible along the 395 corridor. The winds will back off quite a
bit by Monday morning.

Precipitation will begin as rain Saturday afternoon for most areas
as snow levels are 8000+ feet. The rain will begin mainly north of
I-80 then slowly spread south and east into Sunday afternoon in
the mountains. Western Nevada will remain mostly dry through this
time except for the Tahoe Basin and north of Gerlach. Snow levels
will also gradually fall about 1000-1500 feet and begin to affect
the passes sometime Sunday afternoon.

Sunday night the strong cold front will move through with snow
levels falling to the valley floors near and north of Highway 50
Monday morning. The good news is that most, if not all, of the
precip will have ended by that time. Still, several inches of snow
are likely for the passes, possibly even down to Lake Level in the
Tahoe Basin and to 5000 feet in Lassen County. Mono County will
see some snow down to 7000 feet. At this time, no snow
accumulation is expected below 5000 feet in Western Nevada.

Monday will be much colder behind the front, some 25 degrees
colder than today's highs. Of course, it will feel quite cold due
to the brisk WNW winds and the recent warm weather despite the
highs only being slightly below average.

Ridging rebuilds Tuesday with lighter winds and warming
temperatures for the mountains. Valleys will remain cold beneath a
moderate inversion as the likely clear skies result in good
radiational cooling.

AVIATION...
VFR today except for some IFR for FG in the Tahoe Basin through
18Z along with portions of the Sierra Valley. VFR conditions
continue into Friday with some more mid and low cloud cover
Thursday as a weakening cold front moves through. Winds will be
light for the valleys, but ridges will gust to 50 kts at times
especially Thursday and Friday.

A potent Pacific storm is likely beginning Saturday into Sunday
with strong winds for 36+ hours. Ridge winds of 50+ kts, strong
mountain waves with turbulence and LLWS are likely. Rain and snow
will move in with the greatest impacts Sunday and Sunday night
with IFR conditions likely in the Sierra and brief periods of MVFR
CIGS in Western NV overnight Sunday night.

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.
&&

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/reno