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Winter Weather Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV

January 21, 20215 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this winter weather advisory at Jan 21, 2021, 2:45 PM PST for 5 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Jan 22, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2021, 2:45 PM PST (22:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 22, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 23, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 2021-01-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 11 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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2386 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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11 m²/s²
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14 m²/s²
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The text

As transmitted.

475 
WWUS45 KREV 212245
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
245 PM PST Thu Jan 21 2021

NVZ001-004-230000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0002.210123T0000Z-210124T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay
245 PM PST Thu Jan 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with chain or snow
  tire restrictions possible. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow amounts are most likely 
  along and east of Highway 95/Interstate 80. Choppy and hazardous
  boating conditions will be expected on Pyramid Lake Saturday 
  with gusty winds up to 30 mph.

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
4 follow-up statements
537 
WWUS45 KREV 222308
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
308 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021

NVZ001-004-240000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0002.210123T0600Z-210124T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay
308 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* CHANGES...changed start time to 10 PM this evening.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
  More widespread snow may not develop until after 4 AM south of
  Highway 50.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake 
  and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with chain or snow 
  tire restrictions possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Choppy and hazardous boating conditions 
  will be expected on Pyramid Lake Saturday with gusty winds up to
  30 mph.

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
235 
WWUS45 KREV 231140
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

NVZ001-004-240000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON... 
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Added a Winter Weather Advisory for the next storm.

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. For the second Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 
  to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST 
  this afternoon. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 
  PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute today and again
  Monday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Choppy and hazardous boating conditions
  will be expected on Pyramid Lake today with gusty winds up to 30
  mph. Lake enhanced snow bands off of Pyramid Lake could impact
  Interstate 80 with localized higher totals in the vicinity of
  Fernley. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-240000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions for the Monday
  morning commute.


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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-240000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches below 7000 feet and up to 12 inches above 7000 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery, and potentially hazardous, road 
  conditions for the Monday morning commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake enhanced bands of snow may form and
  could produce localized totals higher than forecast.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-240000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake enhanced bands of snow may form and
  could produce localized totals higher than forecast mainly in
  the vicinity of the Carson and Washoe valleys, but potentially
  as far north as South Reno.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-240000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
340 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  below 8000 feet and up to 10 inches above 8000 feet.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions for the Monday 
  morning commute.

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
666 
WWUS45 KREV 231801
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

NVZ001-004-241815-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory today, snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Weather
  Advisory Sunday night into Monday, snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST 
  this afternoon. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 
  PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Choppy and hazardous boating conditions on
  Pyramid Lake today with gusty winds up to 30 mph. Lake enhanced
  snow bands off of Pyramid Lake could impact Interstate 80 with
  localized higher totals between Sparks and Fernley.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-241815-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...Added Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday afternoon through
  Thursday night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches,
  with 1 to 4 feet in the Yuba Pass and Lakes Basin Recreation
  Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 
  AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday 
  afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to
  heavy snow and whiteout conditions Tuesday evening through
  Thursday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several 
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an 
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home? 
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-241815-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...Added Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday afternoon through
  Thursday night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches above
  7000 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, with 3 to 6 feet above
  7000 feet possible. Winds could gust up to 40 in the lower
  elevations and in excess of 80 mph over ridges leading to 
  whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 10 
  AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday 
  afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
  with very dangerous travel conditions possible Tuesday night
  through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage 
  and whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several 
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an 
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home? 
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NVZ003-241815-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* CHANGES...Added Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday evening through
  Thursday afternoon.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches
  below 5000 feet, with 8 to 16 inches above 5000 feet possible. 
  Higher amounts are possible in foothill locations along and west
  of Highway 395.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Sunday to 10 
  AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday 
  evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute,
  with very dangerous travel conditions possible Tuesday night 
  through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage and
  whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several 
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an 
emergency kit and tire chains for your car? Do you need to gather
extra supplies for your home? Once the storm arrives Tuesday 
afternoon, travel may be very difficult for an extended period of
time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ073-241815-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
1001 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...Added Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday evening through
  Thursday night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with up to 10 inches along
  the Sierra Crest. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
  possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 feet, with 2 to 4
  feet above 8000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
  mph in the lower elevations and in excess of 80 mph over Sierra
  ridges leading to whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Sunday to 4 
  PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday 
  evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Gusty winds could lead to tree damage and whiteout
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several 
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an 
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home? 
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/reno
643 
WWUS45 KREV 240022
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

NVZ001-004-250000-
/O.EXP.KREV.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Imlay
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
4 PM PST MONDAY... 

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake enhanced snow bands off of Pyramid
  Lake could impact Interstate 80 with localized higher totals
  between Sparks and Fernley.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  12 inches, with 1 to 4 feet in the Yuba Pass and Lakes Basin 
  Recreation Area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM
  PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
  through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to 
  heavy snow and whiteout conditions Tuesday evening through 
  Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home?
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches above 
  7000 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, with 3 to 6 feet 
  above 7000 feet possible. Winds could gust up to 40 in the 
  lower elevations and in excess of 80 mph over ridges leading 
  to whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 10
  AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday
  afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. 
  with very dangerous travel conditions possible Tuesday night 
  through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage 
  and whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home?
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NVZ003-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  8 inches below 5000 feet, with 8 to 16 inches above 5000 feet 
  possible. Higher amounts are possible in foothill locations 
  along and west of Highway 395.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Sunday to 10
  AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, 
  with very dangerous travel conditions possible Tuesday night 
  through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage 
  and whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an
emergency kit and tire chains for your car? Do you need to gather
extra supplies for your home? Once the storm arrives Tuesday
afternoon, travel may be very difficult for an extended period of
time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ073-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.210125T0300Z-210126T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
422 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with up to 10 inches along 
  the Sierra Crest. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow 
  possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 feet, with 2 to 
  4 feet above 8000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 
  50 mph in the lower elevations and in excess of 80 mph over 
  Sierra ridges leading to whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Sunday to 4 
  PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday 
  evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could lead to tree damage and whiteout 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for winter driving conditions over the next several
days. Do you have a backup travel plan? Do you have an an
emergency kit for your car and additional supplies for your home?
Once the storm arrives Tuesday afternoon, travel may be difficult
or impossible for an extended period of time.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/reno

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather 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 winter weather advisory went out at Jan 21, 3:01 AM PST, 11 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 21, 3:01 AM PST, 11 hours 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
301 AM PST Thu Jan 21 2021

.SYNOPSIS...

After calm weather conditions with lighter winds and above
average temperatures today, the pattern becomes more active
starting Friday and extending into next week. Breezy winds,
colder temperatures, and chances for accumulating snow down to
valley floors are all possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM...

Changes were minor for this forecast cycle with models continuing
to bring a cold system through the region Friday into Saturday.
System trajectory remains just offshore tapping into eastern
Pacific moisture while allowing for cooler temperatures to funnel
into western Nevada and the Sierra ahead of the precipitation.
This will keep precipitation generally as snow down to most valley
floors.

Totals for this system aren't excessive, generally us to 3 to 6
inches along the Sierra crest, with 1 to 3 inches across the
Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra, as well as up to an in inch
for western Nevada valleys. However, with cold temperatures
preceding the snow, roads could become slick - even for western
Nevada.

The biggest forecast challenges remain with the potential for
deformation snow behind the initial wave and how fast the
precipitation shuts off if the secondary wave early Saturday
pulls forcing westward. The best estimates for deformation banding
at this time are for a SW-NE band to set up over the Sweetwaters
through the Desatoya Range along the eastern Churchill County
border towards Elko. These locations could see some bonus
accumulations of another 1 to 3 inches; probabilities favor
another inch, but about 33% chance for 3 inches where this band
sets up. Forecaster confidence in band location are on the lower
end of the scale and its location will hopefully be fine-tuned
later today and early Friday. Boyd

.LONG TERM...Sunday through the end of January...

Unsettled weather will continue through the end of the month with
at least 2 storms of some flavor next week, and another possible
next weekend. Ensemble agreement is good with the first system
Sunday night into Monday, with it breaking down for Wednesday into
Thursday with the next storm. At least with that one, there is
very good agreement there will be a storm now instead of it
potentially remaining off the coast.

Sunday will continue to be cool ahead of the next storm. The main
cold front with Sunday's storm looks to move through sometime
overnight Sunday night with minor timing differences. It has more
moisture to work with and although splitting it will also have a bit
better forcing than the Friday system. Still, we are not looking at
a big storm by any means. Perhaps around a foot of fluffy snow near
the Sierra Crest is possible with a couple inches into western
Nevada.

Monday into Monday night, the system closes off into a low, and
where this happens will dictate the location of any deformation
bands which could bring additional snow. Outside of any of those
bands, it will be showery and cold with the coldest air of this
winter in place. Lake effect snow will also be possible downwind of
the lakes with some decent accumulations possible in persistent lake
bands. Tuesday will see the showers diminish as the low pulls away,
but potentially with a very cold start. Normally colder locations
could drop below zero with clearing and any snow cover.

The next storm could arrive sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday
afternoon. Not only is there that timing difference, but the flavor
of this storm is in question. On the extreme ends are the
operational GFS and EC. The EC is weaker and similar to Monday's
storm, cold with some snow for all elevations. In contrast the GFS
drops the low off the coast picking up abundant moisture with a
really big storm: several feet of snow in the Sierra, moderate to
heavy rain/snow into western Nevada and strong winds. While both
have some ensemble support, the ensemble means lean overall toward
the EC. Rough estimates of the chances of those storms occurring are
10 % EC, 20% GFS and 70% something in between, but a leaning
slightly more toward the GFS based on cluster analysis. The official
deterministic forecast is more in line with something in between.

So what does this mean? Plan on at least some snow in the Wednesday
to Thursday time frame for all elevations even though it may mix
with or change to rain at times in the lower valleys. Also, keep an
eye on the forecast as the details with this storm will likely
change. After it moves through, ensembles do show another system
dropping off the coast next weekend with more mountain snow and
valley/rain snow possible. X

&&

.AVIATION...

Conditions remain VFR today with light winds. The next weather
system will push into the region Friday continuing through
Saturday. In general, Sierra terminals will see 1 to 3 inches with
lower potential for up to 4 inches. Western Nevada locations favor
a dusting up to 1 inch. Typical flight weather concerns of MVFR
CIG/VIS in the Sierra at times with mountain obscurations at all
terminals. Ridge level winds will increase, but only enough to
create light-moderate mechanical turbulence with 700mb wind speed
30-45kts. Still, flights out of TVL-TRK could see some LLWS Friday
through Saturday.

Another storms will arrive early next week with better chances of
bringing more impactful weather to regional flight operations.
Temperatures will remain cool with additional snow accumulations
and IFR conditions for all terminals Sunday night into Monday.
Boyd

&&

.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
Jan 21, 2:43 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe31 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.