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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Reno, NV

February 7, 20205 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 7, 2020, 2:07 PM PST for 5 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Feb 9, 2020, 8:39 AM PST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2020, 2:07 PM PST (22:07 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2020, 8:39 AM PST
Expired
Feb 10, 2020, 10:00 AM PST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 166 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 2020-02-07Temperature 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 km15 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 2020-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2576 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
131 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

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524 
WWUS75 KREV 072207
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
207 PM PST Fri Feb 7 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-090000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0012.200208T1800Z-200209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
207 PM PST Fri Feb 7 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. For 
  the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up 
  to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 
  AM PST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 
  AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Some trees may get blown over Sunday or Sunday night due to the
  unusual direction of this northeast wind.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will
  be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
  conditions improve. Highest waves are expected on the western 
  shores.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-090000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
207 PM PST Fri Feb 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Some trees may get blown over Sunday or Sunday night due to the
  unusual direction of this northeast wind.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions may be in place for
  high profile vehicles along US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-090000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0012.200208T1800Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
207 PM PST Fri Feb 7 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may restrict visibility around
  western Nevada.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
8 follow-up statements
461 
WWUS75 KREV 081109
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
309 AM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-091800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.200208T1800Z-200209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
309 AM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Updates to wind direction for Lake Wind Advisory.

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
  gusts up to 40 mph expected shifting to northeast late this
  evening and overnight. Waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Wind 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 10 AM today to 10 AM 
  PST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Gusty 
  winds may blow around unsecured objects. Downed trees or tree 
  limbs could result in power outages. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will
  be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
  conditions improve. Highest waves are expected on the eastern
  shores today, but east winds on Sunday will shift the highest 
  waves on the western shores.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-091800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
309 AM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

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

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Sierra ridge winds will be 80 mph and higher at 
  times.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Downed
  trees or tree limbs could result in power outages. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions may be in place for 
  high profile vehicles along US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.200208T1800Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
309 AM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* CHANGES...Updated wind direction.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this
  afternoon becoming northeast late tonight and Sunday. Waves 1 
  to 3 feet. 

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 AM today to 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve. Wave heights will be highest on southern shores today,
  but will shift to the western shores on Sunday as wind direction
  changes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may restrict visibility around
  western Nevada. 

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
880 
WWUS75 KREV 090534
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
934 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-091500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
934 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will be shifting to the northeast overnight. 
  Waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 
  25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Gusty 
  winds may blow around unsecured objects. Downed trees or tree 
  limbs could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will
  be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
  conditions improve. Highest waves will shift to the western
  shores overnight into Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-091500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
934 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

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

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Sierra ridge winds will be 80 mph and higher at times.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. 
  Downed trees or tree limbs could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions may be in place for 
  high profile vehicles along US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-091500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
934 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2020

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

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  becoming northeast overnight into Sunday. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 AM today to 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve. Wave heights will be highest on southern shores tonight,
  but will shift to the western shores on Sunday as wind 
  direction changes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may restrict visibility 
  around western Nevada.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
507 
WWUS75 KREV 091110
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
310 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-101115-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
310 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Updated wording for latest wind direction.

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 mph
  with gusts to 35 mph. Waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Wind Advisory,
  northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST today. For
  the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM today to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Gusty 
  winds may blow around unsecured objects. Downed trees or tree 
  limbs could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards 
  will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters 
  until conditions improve. Highest waves will shift to the 
  western shores overnight into Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-101115-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1800Z-200210T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
310 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Sierra ridge winds will be 80 mph and higher at 
  times.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. 
  Downed trees or tree limbs could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions may be in place for 
  high profile vehicles along US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
310 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

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

* CHANGES...Updated wording for current wind direction.
 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. 
  Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve. Wave heights will be highest on southern 
  shores tonight, but will shift to the western shores on Sunday 
  as wind direction changes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may restrict visibility 
  around western Nevada.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
733 
WWUS75 KREV 091639
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
839 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-101200-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200209T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1639Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
839 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Wind Advisory is now in effect, replacing the Lake
  Wind Advisory. Increased wind speeds especially for Sierra 
  ridges.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Sierra ridge winds up to 150 mph or more. Waves 2 to 5 feet on 
  Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Tahoe, Donner, Fallen Leaf, 
  Prosser and Boca. Highest waves on western shores. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Downed
  trees or tree limbs could result in power outages. Wind damage
  is possible.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-101200-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0005.200209T1639Z-200210T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
839 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Increased wind speeds especially for Sierra ridges. 

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Sierra ridge winds up to 150 mph or more.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Downed trees or tree limbs could result in power
  outages. Wind damage is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions may be in place for 
  high profile vehicles along US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
839 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

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

* CHANGES...Increased wind speeds.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 
  Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
  Wave heights will be highest on southwest shores.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may restrict visibility 
  around western Nevada.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
734 
WWUS75 KREV 092125
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
125 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

CAZ073-101800-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
125 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...extended duration of advisory.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph along
  Highway 395 and near Mammoth Lakes. Winds gusting reaching 125
  to 150 mph along the Sierra crest including around Mammoth
  Mountain and Devils Postpile. Mammoth Mountain summit could
  exceed 150 mph gusts this evening.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Downed trees or tree limbs could result in power
  outages. Wind damage is possible to structures. Travel
  restrictions may be in place for high profile vehicles along
  US-395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road conditions and restrictions before venturing out. Be
extra careful around trees and power lines which could suddenly
fall during strong gusts.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-101200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
125 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...no meaningful changes.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Sierra ridge winds along the crest west of Lake Tahoe reaching
  125 to 150 mph. Waves on Lake Tahoe of 3 to 5 feet, especially
  on the west shores.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Beach
  erosion possible along west shores. Downed trees or tree limbs 
  could result in power outages. Wind damage is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road conditions and restrictions before venturing out. Be
extra careful around trees and power lines which could suddenly
fall during strong gusts.

&&

$$

NVZ004-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
125 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

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

* CHANGES...no meaningful changes.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
  Waves 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves southwest shores.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve. Minor beach erosion possible along southwest shores of
  Pyramid Lake. Blowing dust may restrict visibility around 
  western Nevada.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
030 
WWUS75 KREV 100230
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
630 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

NVZ004-100330-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
630 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The gusty northeast winds experienced this afternoon have
decreased below advisory criteria this evening allowing the 
cancellation of the Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake. 

Northeast winds will be breezy for the remainder of the evening 
with the possibility of blowing dust, reducing visibility around 
the region. 

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-101200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
630 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Updated wind speeds to reflect what is anticipated
  tonight. The strongest winds were earlier in the day.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 
  Sierra ridge winds along the crest west of Lake Tahoe reaching 
  up to 100 mph. Waves on Lake Tahoe of 3 to 5 feet, especially on
  the west shores.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe. Beach 
  erosion possible along west shores. Downed trees or tree limbs 
  could result in power outages. Wind damage is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road conditions and restrictions before venturing out. Be
extra careful around trees and power lines which could suddenly
fall during strong gusts.

&&

$$

CAZ073-101800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
630 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph along 
  Highway 395 and near Mammoth Lakes. Winds gusting reaching 125 
  to 150 mph along the Sierra crest including around Mammoth 
  Mountain and Devils Postpile. Mammoth Mountain summit could 
  exceed 150 mph gusts this evening.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Downed trees or tree limbs could result in power 
  outages. Wind damage is possible to structures. Travel 
  restrictions may be in place for high profile vehicles along 
  US- 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road conditions and restrictions before venturing out. Be
extra careful around trees and power lines which could suddenly
fall during strong gusts.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
522 
WWUS75 KREV 101120
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
320 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

CAZ072-NVZ002-101800-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0013.200210T1120Z-200210T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
320 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...Wind advisory extended through this morning for Lake
  Tahoe but discontinued across the rest of the Basin.

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves 1
  to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong east winds will continue right along
  the Sierra crest today.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-101800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
320 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
FOR THE HIGH SIERRA...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in 
  the high Sierra above 9000 feet. This includes Mammoth Mountain.

* WHERE...Mono County High Sierra above 9000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with
spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
918 
WWUS75 KREV 101745
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
945 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

CAZ073-101845-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200210T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
945 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Northeast winds remain enhanced over the Sierra crest today; 
however, they have come down to more typical values. Therefore, 
the wind advisory for unusually high ridge winds will be allowed 
to expire at 10 AM.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-110000-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200211T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
945 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...Extended advisory through 4 PM.

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves 
  1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

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

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 7, 3:16 AM PST, 10 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 7, 3:16 AM PST, 10 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
316 AM PST Fri Feb 7 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
The warm and dry trend will continue through Saturday before a
strong cold front sweeps through the region. The cold front will
bring gusty winds, a few snow showers and rapid drop in temperatures
by Sunday. Breezy north to easterly winds are possible Saturday
night into Monday with much stronger gusts for the Sierra ridges.

&&

.SHORT TERM...

Changes this morning: Wind speeds trending up for the NE wind event
on Sunday-Monday.

Plan for another quiet weather day today with warm temperatures,
light winds, and dry conditions on tap. High pressure will continue
to strengthen across the region, resulting in inversions becoming
stronger across some valleys early this morning and tonight.
Stronger inversions may result in poor ventilation, which will
trap pollutants and smoke. Very dry conditions will persist and
further dry out vegetation across the region. Today and Saturday
will be prime days to prep ahead of the winds forecast for Sunday.
Live in the Sierra, Tahoe Basin, Virginia city, or Mammoth Lakes
vicinity? Doesn't hurt to double check your fencelines, outdoor
items, or nearby trees.

An area of low pressure is still on track to move into northern
CA/NV this weekend, with gusty winds and chances for light snow in
the Sierra. Winds will become breezy on Saturday, which will result
in improved mixing and likely a bump up in the temperatures.
Temperatures will warm up to around the low 60s, but most likely
will not spike up to 73 degrees like last weekend. As the cold
front drops through Saturday night through Sunday morning, there
will be very light snow showers for the Sierra. Light
accumulations, probably less than an inch or two, will be possible
over the Sierra passes by Sunday morning.

The primary concern in the short term remains the same. Very strong
NE winds are probable Sunday night into Monday with Sierra ridge
wind gusts over 100 mph possible. Strong NE ridge winds may result
in ski area impacts, tree damage due to the unusual wind direction,
powerline damage, and rough water conditions across Lake Tahoe. Most
locations below the ridgelines will see gusts around 35 to 45 mph
across the Tahoe Basin and in western Nevada. There could even be
some potential for minor lake shore flooding early Monday morning
along the west shore of Tahoe, depending on how much wind mixes down
to lake level. At this point, gusts up to 45 mph should be expected
for Tahoe. -Edan

.LONG TERM...Monday through Thursday...

A few changes were made in the day 6/7 time frame based on the most
recent deterministic and ensemble model solutions...but that far out
the changes were not very significant. The early part of the
extended forecast is largely unchanged.

Low pressure eases south-southeast Monday. We do continue to see
gusty Sierra ridge winds Monday...but the overall speeds should be
dropping as we move through the daytime and evening hours.
Still...gusty winds could extend down to the Tahoe basin and prolong
any lake impacts into Monday night.

Cooling behind the upper level low and surface front extends into
Monday before warming starts to take place Tuesday. This warming
begins aloft in response to a building ridge. That could set the
stage for valley inversions through Wednesday with poor ventilation
early each day. Some afternoon low level warming by Wednesday should
erode the valley inversions.

Earlier model solutions hinted at the possibility of light
precipitation Wednesday...but that seems to be gone in the latest
solutions. The ECMWF remains rather aggressive with another front
dropping south Thursday. This is absent from the latest operational
GFS...but some of the GEFS ensemble members show the possibility of
this front. With that in mind...we have made some adjustment to POPs
in the Thursday time period...increasing them a bit over the far
northern part of the forecast area. We have not added much in the
way of QPF as this north to south trajectory would not be conducive
to significant precipitation amounts. Winds could also begin to
increase ahead of any trough that drops south. That would increase
both high temperatures and mixing for Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION...

VFR except for the potential for FZFG around KTRK tonight, along
with light winds. VFR conditions will persist through Saturday
morning ahead of the next cold front. Gusty west winds will
materialize ahead of the front along with the increased potential
for mtn wave turbulence and local LLWS as surface gusts reach to 35
kts.

Behind the front Saturday night into Sunday morning, plan for
isolated MVFR with -SHSN Saturday night into Sunday focused on the
Sierra terminals. On Sunday, gusty NE winds to 30 kts for valleys
and terminals, while Sierra ridge gusts will exceed 85 kts into
Sunday night. LLWS likely in the Sierra, along with significant
mtn wave turbulence. -Edan

&&

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

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 7, 2:07 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer52 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.