Alert archive / California / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this blizzard warning at Jan 26, 2021, 9:05 AM PST for Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 54 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 26, 2021, 9:05 AM PST (17:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 29, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- In force
- 54 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 17:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Ca-89 Emerald Bay, CA | CALTRANS REPORTED THAT CA-89 NEAR EMERALD BAY HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO AVALANCHE POTENTIAL. |
| Jan 27, 5:00 AM PST | SNOW 9 | 2 Nw Lake Alpine, CA | BEAR VALLEY SKI RESORT REPORTED 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 8500 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 5:09 AM PST | SNOW 9 | 1 W Donner Peak, CA | SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT REPORTED 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 6883 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 5:15 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 5.3 | 1 N Genoa, NV | |
| Jan 27, 5:30 AM PST | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Nne Sparks, NV | NWS EMPLOYEE MEASURED 2.5 INCHES OF SNOW AT ELEVATION 4950 FT WITH A WATER EQUIVALENT OF 0.24 INCHES. |
| Jan 27, 5:47 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | Northstar Ski Area, CA | NORTHSTAR SKI AREA REPORTED 11.0 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 8610 FT. |
| Jan 27, 5:50 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 W Reno, NV | |
| Jan 27, 6:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 8 Ssw Lockwood, NV | OVERNIGHT. |
| Jan 27, 6:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | Mammoth Ski Area, CA | MAMMOTH SKI AREA REPORTED 19 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW AT ELEVATION 8900 FEET AND 24 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW AT 11083 FEET IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:26 AM PST | SNOW 10 | 3 Ese Twin Bridges, CA | SIERRA AT TAHOE SKI RESORT REPORTED 10 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 8852 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 6:30 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 1 E Kings Beach, CA | LIBERTY UTILITIES REPORTED 12.0 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:31 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | E Washoe Valley, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 11 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:33 AM PST | SNOW 8 | Alpine Meadows Ski Area, CA | ALPINE MEADOWS SKI AREA REPORTED 8.0 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 6700 FT. |
| Jan 27, 6:33 AM PST | SNOW 8 | S. Valley Ski Area, CA | S. VALLEY SKI AREA REPORTED 8.0 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 6200-8000 FT. |
| Jan 27, 6:35 AM PST | SNOW 2 | Sparks High School, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 2 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:38 AM PST | SNOW 4 | Genoa, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 4 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:38 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 14 | 13 N Cold Springs Valle, NV | 13-14 INCHES OVERNIGHT IN RED ROCK. |
| Jan 27, 6:39 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Heavenly Ski Area, CA | HEAVENLY SKI AREA REPORTED 12.0 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 9150-9600 FT. |
| Jan 27, 6:39 AM PST | SNOW 11 | 1 Sse Kirkwood Meadows, CA | KIRKWOOD SKI RESORT REPORTED 11 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 9800 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 6:40 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Kings Beach, CA | OVERNIGHT. |
| Jan 27, 6:44 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | Us-395 Mammoth To Nv St, CA | CALTRANS REPORTED THAT US-395 FROM MAMMOTH LAKES TO THE NV STATELINE HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO 1-2 FEET OF HEAVY SNOW. IT WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL PLOWS CAN CLEAR. |
| Jan 27, 6:49 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 13 | Cold Springs Valley, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED MULTIPLE REPORTS OF 9-13 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 6:49 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | June Mountain Ski Area, CA | JUNE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA REPORTED 24 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 8664 FT. THEY ARE NOW CLOSED DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 27, 6:58 AM PST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 E Sun Valley, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 8.5 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 1 | 3 Sse Spanish Springs, NV | COCORAHS STATION NV-WH-166 SPARKS 3.2 NE. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 10.4 | 9 Nne Cold Springs Vall, NV | COCORAHS STATION NV-WH-79 RENO 17.8 NNW. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 22 | Mount Rose Ski Area, NV | MOUNT ROSE SKI AREA REPORTED 18-22 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS AT ELEVATION 8260 FT. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 1 Nne Grass Valley, CA | 2 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED AT THE GRASS VALLEY COCORAHS. ELEVATION AROUND 2780 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 2 Sw Bald Mountain Summ, CA | 2 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED AT THIS NEVADA CITY COCORAHS. ELEVATION AROUND 2350 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3 | Pollock Pines, CA | REPORTED AT GOLD RIDGE, CA. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 4 | 2 Sse Nevada City, CA | 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED AT THE NEVADA CITY COCORAHS. ELEVATION AROUND 3150 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 16 | 1 S Soda Springs, CA | 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED AT THE SODA SPRINGS COCORAHS. ELEVATION AROUND 7000 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 7:05 AM PST | SNOW 6 | Old Nw Reno, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 6 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:06 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | June Lake, CA | PUBLIC REPORTED 24 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:10 AM PST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Nw Meyers, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER MEASURED 6.5 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:15 AM PST | SNOW 7 | Golden Valley, NV | NWS EMPLOYEE MEASURED 7 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS AT ELEVATION 5200 FT. |
| Jan 27, 7:15 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 22 | Sky Tavern Ski Area, NV | SKY TAVERN SKI AREA REPORTED 22 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:16 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Verdi, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 12 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:18 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Caughlin Ranch Area, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED MULTIPLE REPORTS OF 8-12 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:21 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Donner Pass Road, CA | CALIFORNIA HWY PATROL REPORTED THAT DONNER PASS ROAD, THE SECTION FROM TRUCKEE TO SODA SPRINGS HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO HEAVY SNOW. |
| Jan 27, 7:27 AM PST | SNOW 7 | West Side Of Lemmon Val, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 7 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 7:33 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Stateline, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED 8 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 6 | Toms Place, CA | PUBLIC REPORTED 4-6 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 8:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 1 Ne Mammoth Lakes, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER MEASURED 8 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. WATER EQUIVALENT OF 0.4 INCHES. |
| Jan 27, 8:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 20 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | PUBLIC REPORTED 20 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS. |
| Jan 27, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 9 | Kingvale, CA | |
| Jan 27, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 2 Ne Soda Springs, CA | |
| Jan 27, 8:18 AM PST | SNOW 14 | 11 Sse Donner Peak, CA | 14 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS REPORTED AT THE SUMMIT OF BOTH ALPINE MEADOWS AND SQUAW VALLEY SKI RESORTS. |
| Jan 27, 8:30 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 1 Ne Incline Village, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER MEASURED 8 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS AT ELEVATION 6700 FT. |
| Jan 27, 8:55 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 2 Ene Soda Springs, CA | BOREAL SKI RESORT REPORTED 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 7700 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 8:59 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 1 Nnw Homewood, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER MEASURED 11 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS AT ELEVATION 6230 FT. |
| Jan 27, 9:01 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 3 Wsw Gardnerville Ranc, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER MEASURED 6 INCHES OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE LAST 12 HOURS AT ELEVATION 4821 FT. |
| Jan 27, 9:10 AM PST | SNOW 12 | Soda Springs, CA | SODA SPRING SKI RESORT REPORTED 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. ELEVATION 7300 FEET. |
| Jan 27, 9:30 AM PST | SNOW 4 | 2 Sse Nevada City, CA | |
| Jan 28, 3:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | 1 Wnw Reno, NV | LAST 24 HOURS, 15.5 INCHES STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 28, 3:30 AM PST | SNOW 8.8 | 4 Ssw Reno, NV | 8.75 INCHES OF NEW SNOW MEASURED IN THE LAST 12 HOURS NEAR CAUGHLIN RANCH. STORM TOTAL SNOW 16 INCHES. |
| Jan 28, 4:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | 2 Sw Sun Valley, NV | 8.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOWFALL MEASURED AT THE NWS RENO OFFICE IN THE LAST 12 HOURS (SINCE 4PM) STATION ELEVATION: 4974 FT. |
| Jan 28, 5:00 AM PST | SNOW 1 | 3 Ene Sparks, NV | OVERNIGHT, 0.14 WATER EQUIVALENT. |
| Jan 28, 5:50 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 32 | Northstar, CA | LAST 24 HOURS AT NORTHSTAR SKI RESORT, 43 INCHES STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 28, 6:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 1 N Genoa, NV | LAST 24 HOURS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 5.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 905 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 75 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
982 WWUS45 KREV 261705 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-271715- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0300Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Upgrade to Blizzard Warning. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, except 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the lower elevations with over 100 mph at times over ridges with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough conditions can be expected on Lake Tahoe through much of the week. Gusts 30-45 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-271715- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0900Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Upgrade to Blizzard Warning. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 7 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph in the lower elevations with gusts in excess 100 mph over the Sierra ridges at times creating whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-271715- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0300Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 10 to 20 inches in the Sierra Valley. Expect 2 to 4 feet in western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and whiteout conditions tonight through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-271715- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Increased snow amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, with 18 to 30 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph may lead to whiteout conditions. The highest totals are likely to occur in areas west of Highway 395 such as: Verdi, Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Galena, the west side of Carson City, and along Jacks Valley and Foothill Roads in Douglas County. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 4 PM PST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may increase as early as tonight, with snow arriving late tonight into early Wednesday morning. Snowfall accumulations may decrease on some valley floors Wednesday afternoon. A second period of moderate to heavy snow is expected Wednesday night and Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Very dangerous travel conditions possible late tonight into early Wednesday and again Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This will impact the Wednesday and Thursday morning commutes, as well as the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage, power outages and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-271715- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very dangerous travel conditions possible tonight through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-271715- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.210127T1200Z-210128T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, except 8 to 16 inches in the higher elevations of southern Lyon County and western Mineral County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially for portions of Highways 338, 359, and US-6 on Wednesday. Winds could cause some minor damage and whiteout conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of 50 mph or more are possible along Highway 95 in Mineral County on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
7 follow-up statements
182 WWUS45 KREV 262234 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-280000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, except 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the lower elevations with over 100 mph at times over ridges with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough conditions can be expected on Lake Tahoe through much of the week. Gusts 30-45 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day or more. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-280000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 7 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph in the lower elevations with gusts in excess 100 mph over the Sierra ridges at times creating whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day or more. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-280000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0300Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 10 to 20 inches in the Sierra Valley. Expect 2 to 4 feet in western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and whiteout conditions tonight through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-280000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Added locally heavier amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches and locally up to 2 feet in Douglas County. 18 to 36 inches above 5000 feet with the highest totals likely to occur in areas such as: Verdi, Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Galena, the west side of Carson City, and along Jacks Valley and Foothill Roads in Douglas County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph may lead to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 4 PM PST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may increase as early as tonight, with snow arriving late tonight into early Wednesday morning. Snowfall accumulations may decrease on some valley floors Wednesday afternoon. A second period of moderate to heavy snow is expected Wednesday night and Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Very dangerous travel conditions possible late tonight into early Wednesday and again Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This will impact the Wednesday and Thursday morning commutes, as well as the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage, power outages and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-280000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very dangerous travel conditions possible tonight through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-280000- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.210127T1200Z-210128T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 234 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, except 8 to 16 inches in the higher elevations of southern Lyon County and western Mineral County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially for portions of Highways 338, 359, and US-6 on Wednesday. Winds could cause some minor damage and whiteout conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of 50 mph or more are possible along Highway 95 in Mineral County on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
450 WWUS45 KREV 270031 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-280045- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, except 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the lower elevations with over 100 mph at times over ridges with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough conditions can be expected on Lake Tahoe through much of the week. Gusts 30-45 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day or more. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-280045- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 7 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph in the lower elevations with gusts in excess 100 mph over the Sierra ridges at times creating whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day or more. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-280045- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0300Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 10 to 20 inches in the Sierra Valley. Expect 2 to 4 feet in western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow tonight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and whiteout conditions tonight through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-280045- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches and locally up to 2 feet in Douglas County. 18 to 36 inches above 5000 feet with the highest totals likely to occur in areas such as: Verdi, Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Galena, the west side of Carson City, and along Jacks Valley and Foothill Roads in Douglas County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph may lead to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 4 PM PST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may increase as early as tonight, with snow arriving late tonight into early Wednesday morning. Snowfall accumulations may decrease on some valley floors Wednesday afternoon. A second period of moderate to heavy snow is expected Wednesday night and Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Very dangerous travel conditions possible late tonight into early Wednesday and again Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This will impact the Wednesday and Thursday morning commutes, as well as the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage, power outages and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-280045- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very dangerous travel conditions possible tonight through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-280045- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.210127T1200Z-210128T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 431 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, except 8 to 16 inches in the higher elevations of southern Lyon County and western Mineral County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially for portions of Highways 338, 359, and US-6 on Wednesday. Winds could cause some minor damage and whiteout conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of 50 mph or more are possible along Highway 95 in Mineral County on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
275 WWUS45 KREV 272222 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-290000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected over passes and periodically elsewhere. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except up to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Snow rates of 2-4 inches per hour possible Wednesday night. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the lower elevations with over 100 mph at times over ridges. Periods of whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...until 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough conditions can be expected on Lake Tahoe through at least Friday. Gusts 30-45 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. Thundersnow possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or paralyzed. Strong winds may cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills around zero are expected over ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-290000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet above 8000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow rates of 2-4 inches per hour possible Wednesday night. Winds gusting up to 45 mph in the lower elevations with over 100 mph over the Sierra ridges. Periods of whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...until 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thundersnow possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or paralyzed. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills 0 to 20 below zero near and over ridges could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 8 to 18 inches in the Sierra Valley. Expect an additional 1 to 3 feet in western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...until 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thundersnow is possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches with the highest totals likely to occur in areas such as: Verdi, Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Galena, the west side of Carson City, and along Jacks Valley and Foothill roads in Douglas County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may lead to localized whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...until 4 PM PST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow will produce difficult travel conditions into early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions for Thursday morning commutes as well as the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches, with 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to localized whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause localized tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ001-280600- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210128T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 222 PM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, except 6 to 12 inches in the higher elevations of southern Lyon County and western Mineral County. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially for portions of Highways 338, 359, and US-6. Winds could cause some minor damage and localized whiteout conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of 50 mph or more are possible along Highway 95 in Mineral County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
954 WWUS45 KREV 281306 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-290000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Periods of blizzard conditions possible over mountain passes through the morning. Additional snow accumulations of around 1 foot, except 1-2 feet above 7000 feet. Snow rates of 2-3 inches this morning decreasing to 1-2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the lower elevations with over 70 mph at times over ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough waters can be expected on Lake Tahoe through at least Friday. Gusts 30-35 mph with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult and hazardous. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills around zero are expected over ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel could be very hazardous still. Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-290000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 2 to 3 feet above 8000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow rates of 2-4 inches, decreasing to 1-3 inches this afternoon. Winds gusting up to 45 mph in the lower elevations with over 75 mph over the Sierra ridges. Periods of whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or paralyzed. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills 0 to 20 below zero near and over ridges could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 10-15 inches possible across western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Winds could gust up to 45 mph leading to whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches on the valleys with 3-6" possible for foothill locations above 5000 feet. Winds gusting up to 35 mph may lead to reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow and snow covered roadways may produce difficult travel conditions this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions possible for this morning's commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 506 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Snowfall wording adjusted for additional amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, with 2 to 5 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to localized whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause localized tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
446 WWUS45 KREV 281753 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-290000- /O.CAN.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * CHANGES...Replaced the Blizzard Warning with a Winter Storm Warning. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, except 10 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough waters can be expected on Lake Tahoe into Thursday evening. Gusts 25-35 mph with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet from mid-lake to northern shores. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult and hazardous. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills around zero are expected over ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-290000- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Adjusted for additional snowfall. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches, except 10 to 20 inches above 8000 feet west of Highway 395. Amounts up to 3 feet along the crest. Snow rates of 1-3 inches per hour...decreasing tonight. Winds gusting up to 45 mph in the lower elevations with over 75 mph over the Sierra ridges. Periods of whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or paralyzed. Strong winds and heavy snowfall could combine to cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills 0 to 20 below zero near and over ridges could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...Adjusted for additional snowfall. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches...with 4 to 8 inches across western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ003-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Updated snow amounts. * WHAT...Periods of snow...with rain or snow near valley floors. Additional snow accumulations of 0 to 2 inches below 5000 feet and east of Highway 395, with 2 to 4 inches possible west of Highway 395 above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and slush covered roadways may produce difficult travel conditions, especially this morning and for secondary roads. Road conditions are quite variable across western Nevada with some locations dealing with over 12 inches of snow and others near zero! * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions possible, especially this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check road conditions before you go and take it slow in ice and snow. If you must travel, prepare for delays. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-290000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 953 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Adjusted for additional snowfall. * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph leading to localized visibility reductions. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could cause localized tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
913 WWUS45 KREV 282114 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 114 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-282215- /O.CAN.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- 114 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow showers will continue across the region through the evening but accumulations will be minimal compared to the past couple of days. Main roads look generally just wet this afternoon; however, refreezing of roadways later tonight into tomorrow morning is quite possible as temperatures fall into the 20s. Check the roads before you go, and plan for slick, icy, and snow covered roads the next couple of days. $$ CAZ073-291200- /O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 114 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches, except 10 to 20 inches above 8000 feet west of Highway 395. Amounts up to 3 feet along the crest. Snow rates of 1-3 inches per hour...decreasing tonight. Winds gusting up to 45 mph in the lower elevations with over 75 mph over the Sierra ridges. Periods of whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or paralyzed. Strong winds and heavy snowfall could combine to cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills 0 to 20 below zero near and over ridges could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel! Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-291200- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 114 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches...with 4 to 8 inches across western Lassen County, Yuba Pass, and the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-291200- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 114 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, except 10 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel conditions remain very difficult and hazardous. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for many hours. Wind chills around zero are expected over ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
101 WWUS45 KREV 291141 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 341 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 CAZ073-291245- /O.EXP.KREV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 341 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Additional light snowfall will be possible through today, but accumulations will generally be a few inches or less. $$ CAZ071-291245- /O.EXP.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola and Susanville 341 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... A few snow showers remain possible today, but additional accumulation will be light. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-291245- /O.EXP.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 341 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Additional light snowfall will be possible through today, but accumulations will generally be a few inches or less. $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.