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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Reno, NV

February 24, 2019Modoc County, California; Lyon County, Mineral County, Washoe County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 24, 2019, 12:51 PM PST for Modoc County, California; Lyon County, Mineral County, Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Feb 25, 2019, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2019, 12:51 PM PST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2019, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 25, 2019, 10:00 PM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 119 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2019-02-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2019-02-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
317 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

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128 
WWUS75 KREV 242051
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

NVZ003-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.190225T1800Z-190226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the high wind
watch to a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10
PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely
  from mid afternoon to early evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Wind prone areas may see wind gusts as high as 75 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile vehicles,
  especially along Highway 395, with strong turbulence and rotors
  for air travel. Damage to trees and power lines is also 
  possible along with minor structural damage. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the city of Susanville
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely
  from mid afternoon to early evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
  Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as high 
  as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile vehicles,
  especially along Highway 395. Damage to trees and power lines 
  is also possible along with minor structural damage. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ005-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.190225T1800Z-190226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Empire and Gerlach
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the high wind
watch to a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM 
PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the strongest
  winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM
PST Monday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
  through early this evening. South winds increasing to 20 to 35
  mph with gusts to 50 mph by early afternoon. 

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet early this evening. Dangerous boating
  conditions Monday with wave heights 2 to 4 feet. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.


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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Cedarville and Fort Bidwell
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the strongest
  winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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-NVZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
  Stronger winds expected Monday. Strong winds will continue
  Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet tonight then increasing to 3 to 5 feet
  Monday. Highest waves from mid-lake to northern and eastern
  shores. Very dangerous boating conditions Monday.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.


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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
4 follow-up statements
241 
WWUS75 KREV 250250
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

NVZ004-260300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 7 PM PST
this evening. 

* Changes: Expire Sunday's Lake Wind Advisory. Otherwise no
  changes.

* Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
  overnight. South winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
  50 mph by early Monday afternoon. 

* Wave Heights: 1 to 2 feet overnight. Dangerous boating 
  conditions Monday with wave heights 2 to 4 feet. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely 
  from mid afternoon to early evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as 
  high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. Damage to trees and 
  power lines is also possible along with minor structural 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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-NVZ005-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the 
  strongest winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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-NVZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Changes: None.

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. 
  Stronger winds expected Monday. Strong winds will continue 
  Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet tonight then increasing to 3 to 5  
  feet Monday. Highest waves from mid-lake to northern and 
  eastern shores. Very dangerous boating conditions Monday. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
415 
WWUS75 KREV 251741
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ072-NVZ002-251845-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 10 AM PST
this morning. A winter storm warning is now in effect through
Wednesday night.

Strong south to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph
will continue to produce dangerous lake waters through Tuesday.
Wave heights will be in the 2 to 5 foot range.

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts 
  as high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. Damage to trees and 
  power lines is also possible along with minor structural 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Changes: None.

* Winds: South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Wave Heights: Dangerous boating conditions with wave heights 2 
  to 4 feet.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
784 
WWUS75 KREV 252239
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ073-260600-
/O.EXA.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
  Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as high 
  as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. Damage to trees and 
  power lines is also possible along with minor structural 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts 
  as high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. Damage to trees and 
  power lines is also possible along with minor structural 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-260600-
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Localized gusts as high as 70 mph are possible along Highway 95
  near Walker Lake.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Winds: South to Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph.

* Wave Heights: Dangerous boating conditions with wave heights 
  3 to 6 feet. 

* Any watercraft will be prone to capsizing and should remain off
  lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...

Avoid any activities on the lake.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
023 
WWUS75 KREV 260550
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ071-NVZ003-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

CAZ073-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight and the High Wind Warning is
being replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory.

The high winds have been creating ground blizzard conditions with
near zero visibility and snow blowing across and accumulating on 
roadways in areas it isn't currently snowing. Travel conditions
are hazardous and it is recommended you check with CalTrans for
the latest on roads.

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

NVZ001-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

NVZ004-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 10 PM PST
this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but will allow the advisory to
expire due to the fact Pyramid Lake is closed for the night.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Feb 24, 4:19 AM PST, 8 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 4:19 AM PST, 8 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
419 AM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

.SYNOPSIS...

A Pacific storm system begins to move into the region late tonight
and Monday. Ahead of this system light precipitation begins today
in northeast California. Mountain snow and valley rain spreads
south Monday while gusty winds develop east of the Sierra. The
weather remains active through late Wednesday before a brief break
develops. Another storm system brings more rain and snow the
region next weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...

A number of changes were made to the short term portion of the
forecast today as the models are showing some signs of starting
to converge on a solution. The bottom line this morning: The ECMWF
is moving more toward a wetter solution that is more in line with
the GFS and FV3. Meanwhile...the GFS is a little slower with the
onset of precipitation late today and tonight and still keeps a
better chance of strong winds east of the Sierra. All of this
leads to an increase in confidence that this will be a wetter
system than was previously advertised. There are still questions.
We will address those below.

Precipitation and Snow Levels: The initial development of
precipitation will be today north of the Tahoe area in northeast
California. Forcing is rather weak with this initial push...so we
do not expect enough in the way of widespread snow to warrant any
advisories for the Lassen/Plumas area. Snow levels should rise to
around 4500 feet today where we expect precipitation.

We really start to see precipitation increase Monday into Monday
evening. The jet is sagging south by then and some of the
Integrated Water Transport tools show an increase in moisture
directed toward northern California from roughly Highway 50 to
near the Oregon border by early Monday evening. Along with this
increase in moisture we do see an increase in snow levels for much
of the area...rising above 5000-6000 feet for all but northeast
California where precipitation intensity may keep snow levels
lower than one would expect in this scenario. That means a mix of
rain and snow in some of the lower valleys of northeast California
in western Lassen County and central Plumas County. With the
ECMWF trending wetter...we have increased both POPs and QPF for
Monday and Monday night in northeast California and the Tahoe
basin.

By early Tuesday the focus of the heaviest precipitation begins to
shift south to mainly the Tahoe basin. By then we start to see
some precipitation developing along the Sierra Crest of Mono
County as well. The precipitation in Mono County looks lighter
through Tuesday than points to the north. We may also begin to see
some spillover late in the day into western Nevada as instability
starts to increase...but spillover chances look to increase after
Tuesday afternoon.

Given the increase in POPs and QPF...we have opted to issue Winter
Storm Watches for northeast California and the Lake Tahoe area
starting late Monday morning and continuing through late Wednesday
morning. Ultimately...this may be a high end advisory scenario...
but snow through this entire time period could cause travel
difficulties.

Winds: This storm looks like a more typical winter storm with
shadowing initially to the east of the Sierra. Forecast soundings
for the Reno area even show a brief period of potential weak
downslope enhancement late Monday afternoon into Monday evening.
This may drive wind gusts in the wind prone areas into the 65-70
mph range for a brief period of time late Monday afternoon.
Because this period of stronger winds is relatively short and
because there is some potential for precipitation to dampen the
winds by Monday evening...but more likely Tuesday...we will issue
a High Wind Watch for just the Sierra Front area and far northwest
Nevada for Monday afternoon and overnight. We would feel better
having the next shift look at the wind potential again to
determine if we need an advisory or warning. At this point an
advisory is more probable...given the shorter duration of the
strongest winds...but we do want more eyes to take a look.

Gusty winds could redevelop Tuesday...but these are more likely to
be dampened somewhat by brief periods of spillover precipitation.
The strongest winds may actually shift to the basin and range
country by then.

While confidence has increased...we must keep in mind this remains
a complex forecast. There is potential for significant variations
in snow levels that could cause snow totals to vary from what we
currently depict. There is also the possibility of stronger winds
in the lee of the Sierra if we get a slowing of the precipitation
moving south and spilling into western Nevada. Further refinement
of the forecast is likely and may result in substantial
differences to that issued this morning.

.LONG TERM...Tuesday night through next weekend...

An active weather pattern will continue through the extended period.
Pacific moisture and a series of shortwaves will move into the
western US Tuesday through Sunday. The only significant changes to
the forecast were to increase POPs and QPF over the central Sierra
crest and eastward into portions of western Nevada for the Tuesday
night through Thursday morning time period. With model guidance
still struggling to come into agreement, especially the
operational GFS and ECMWF, there are likely going to be continued
variations where the highest QPF values will be.

A slow moving shortwave trough will meander over the Pacific
Northwest and southern British Columbia through the middle part
of the week, before dropping south into the Intermountain West
early Friday. A smaller shortwave over the eastern Pacific will
phase with this larger shortwave Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning over the central-northern Sierra, northeastern
California, and western Nevada. This will put these areas within a
favored zone for QG-ascent and allow for increased precipitation
along the Sierra crest and for precipitation to spill over into
western Nevada. Snow levels look be around 5000-6500 feet
throughout much of this event, except for areas of Lassen and
Modoc Counties where they could drop to below 5000 feet early
Wednesday. In regards to snowfall amounts, areas above 7000 feet
could see see a decent chance for 10-20". Below 7000 feet, amounts
will be harder to pinpoint due to the fluctuating nature of snow
levels. A potential range from a couple inches to nearly a foot of
snow are possible.

Strong wind gusts will also be possible Wednesday morning into early
Thursday due to the increased winds at all levels from the phasing
of the southern branch of the polar front and northern branch of the
subtropical jet. Continued onshore flow and increased lift near the
Sierra should lead to another round of moderate to heavy
precipitation Wednesday night into Thursday. Precipitation chances
will decrease Thursday into Friday as the low moves off to the east.
A brief break will take place Friday, before another upper level low
and plume of Pacific moisture enters the west coast Saturday
morning through Sunday. This will likely be a valley rain/mountain
snow event, with snow levels remaining above 5000 feet except for
areas in northeast California-northwest Nevada where snow could
continue until warmer air enters the region. Saturday morning and
mid-day look to be the times for the heaviest precipitation.
-Johnston

&&

.AVIATION...

VFR Conditions are likely through today and we will begin to see
winds increase aloft this morning. That should lead to an increase
in turbulence potential above and downwind of the Sierra. By late
in the day...surface winds begin to increase as well with gusts
approaching 25-30 kts for most of the terminals.

Precipitation moves into northeast California late tonight and
spreads south through Tuesday. This will lower cigs/vsbys and
lead to mountain obscurations for Monday and Tuesday. In the
meantime...surface winds begin to increase in the lee of the
Sierra. Wind gusts at the western Nevada terminals could reach
40-45 kt by late Monday afternoon. In the Sierra...gusts at the
terminals could reach 30-35 kts. This will bring the typical
bouts of turbulence along with low level wind shear early Monday.

Precipitation begins to spill into western Nevada late Tuesday and
could lower cigs/vsbys briefly. Poor conditions continue into
Wednesday before some decrease in winds and precipitation late in
the day.

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...High Wind Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night
     NVZ003-005.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Monday
     for Lake Tahoe in NVZ002.

     Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through Wednesday morning
     NVZ002.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this
     evening for Pyramid Lake in NVZ004.

CA...Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through late Tuesday
     night CAZ071.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Monday
     for Lake Tahoe in CAZ072.

     Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through Wednesday morning
     CAZ072.

&&

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 3:22 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more9 hr
Feb 24, 12:27 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more4 days
Feb 24, 12:27 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVModoc, Mono4 days
Feb 24, 12:51 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningREVLassen, Mono, Plumas, Sierra33 hr
Feb 24, 3:22 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe9 hr
Feb 24, 12:51 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe33 hr

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