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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Jan 2, 2022, 1:42 PM PST for 8 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Jan 3, 2022, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 22 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 2, 2022, 1:42 PM PST (21:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2022, 9:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2022, 7:00 AM PST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:42 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 3, 9:15 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ese Palisades Tahoe A, CA | MESONET STATION SCTAM 0.8 SW ALPINE MEADOWS (TAHOE). |
| Jan 3, 9:50 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Nnw Meyers, CA | MESONET STATION LIB11 MEYERS3400-UPLANDS. |
| Jan 3, 10:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Se Genoa, NV | MESONET STATION NV022 SOUTH GENOA (WALLEYS HOT SPRINGS. |
| Jan 3, 11:53 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 17 S Pittville, CA | MESONET STATION LDRC1 LADDER BUTTE. |
| Jan 3, 12:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Ne Mt. Rose Ski Base, NV | MESONET STATION NV016 MT ROSE HIGHWAY. |
| Jan 3, 12:34 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Ssw New Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION XWSH WASHOE LAKE. |
| Jan 3, 12:37 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 Nnw Lakeview, NV | MESONET STATION SRNNV 3.7 NW LAKEVIEW (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 12:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 4 Nnw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION GALN2 GALENA. |
| Jan 3, 12:52 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Sw New Washoe City, NV | DUE TO WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW IN WASHOE VALLEY, NDOT CLOSED ALT-395, WAS PILOTING CARS ON NORTHBOUND I-580, AND TRAFFIC IS BEING HELD FOR SOUTHBOUND I-580. THIS BEGAN AT 11:00 AM 01/03/2022. WIND GUST OBSERVATION: MESONET STATION WASNV 3.2 S WASHOE CITY (NV DO |
| Jan 3, 12:59 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Sse Doyle, CA | MESONET STATION CF088 1.5 SE DOYLE (CALTRANS). |
| Jan 3, 1:10 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Heavenly Ski Summit, CA | MESONET STATION HVRSK SKY WEATHER STATION. |
| Jan 3, 1:16 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 3 Ese Cold Springs Vall, NV | MESONET STATION AV157 2 WNW STEAD. |
| Jan 3, 1:27 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 8 Wsw Wadsworth, NV | MESONET STATION DBYNV I-80 AND DERBY DAM. |
| Jan 3, 1:33 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 4 Wnw Truckee, CA | MESONET STATION TADC1 TAHOE DONNER. |
| Jan 3, 1:37 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Sw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION WSVNV 1.3 SW WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 1:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 2 N Northstar Ski Base, CA | MESONET STATION LIB30 TRK7203-NORTHSTAR GOLF COURSE. |
| Jan 3, 1:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 1 Nne Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION BCBNV 1.5 N WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 1:56 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | Sweetwater Summit, NV | MESONET STATION SWWNV SWEETWATER SUMMIT (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 1:56 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 2 Nne Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION GLCNV 2.3 NE WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 1:57 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Ene Indian Hills, NV | MESONET STATION EW8944 CARSON CITY. |
| Jan 3, 2:10 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Heavenly Ski Summit, CA | MESONET STATION HVRSK SKY WEATHER STATION. |
| Jan 3, 2:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Ssw Reno, NV | MESONET STATION NV003 CAUGHLIN. |
| Jan 3, 2:34 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 2 Ssw New Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION XWSH WASHOE LAKE. |
| Jan 3, 2:36 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 Ssw Stead, NV | MESONET STATION RRKNV 1.5 SW STEAD (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 2:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Ese Verdi, NV | MESONET STATION NV011 WEST RENO. |
| Jan 3, 2:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Ene Heavenly Ski Base, CA | MESONET STATION HVRGM MID STATION GONDOLA WEATHER STAT. |
| Jan 3, 2:55 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 N Stead, NV | AWOS STATION KRTS RENO STEAD. |
| Jan 3, 3:17 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 3 Ese Stead, NV | MESONET STATION CW1177 RENO. |
| Jan 3, 3:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Sse Pittville, CA | MESONET STATION PG144 3.8 SE PITTVILLE (PGE). |
| Jan 3, 3:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 3 N Nubieber, CA | MESONET STATION PG678 KRAMER. |
| Jan 3, 3:59 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 22 N Vya, NV | MESONET STATION BRLN2 BARREL SPRINGS. |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 Ese Beckwourth, CA | MESONET STATION UR404 2.1 E BECKWOURTH (UPR). |
| Jan 3, 4:16 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 4 Sw Reno, NV | MESONET STATION EW4133 RENO. |
| Jan 3, 4:39 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 3 Ese Lake City, CA | MESONET STATION SSYC1 SURPRISE VALLEY. |
| Jan 3, 4:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 11 Nne Wendel, CA | MESONET STATION BUFC1 BULL FLAT. |
| Jan 3, 4:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | Nubieber, CA | MESONET STATION PG828 BABCOCK ROAD. |
| Jan 3, 5:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 S Beckwourth, CA | MESONET STATION LIB10 4.2 S BECKWOURTH (LIBERTY). |
| Jan 3, 5:10 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 3 Ese Genoa, NV | MESONET STATION NCVA 2.8 NW MINDEN (DRI). |
| Jan 3, 5:10 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 19 S Pittville, CA | MESONET STATION PG943 BOOTLEG RESERVOIR. |
| Jan 3, 5:16 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | Sun Valley, NV | MESONET STATION AS399 SUN VALLEY. |
| Jan 3, 5:17 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 W Stead, NV | MESONET STATION ANDNV 3.6 SE COLD SPRINGS VALLEY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 5:20 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Se Stead, NV | MESONET STATION DNLEM LEMMON VALLEY PARK. |
| Jan 3, 5:20 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 4 S Reno, NV | MESONET STATION DW7259 RENO. |
| Jan 3, 5:25 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 Ssw Sun Valley, NV | MESONET STATION REV01 2.3 SW SUN VALLEY (REVWFO). |
| Jan 3, 5:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | Cold Springs Valley, NV | MESONET STATION DNCSP COLD SPRINGS. |
| Jan 3, 5:45 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 E Sutcliffe, NV | MESONET STATION AHON2 4.5 E SUTCLIFFE (REVWFO). |
| Jan 3, 5:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Heavenly Ski Summit, CA | MESONET STATION HVRSK SKY WEATHER STATION. |
| Jan 3, 5:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 Ssw Sun Valley, NV | MESONET STATION NNSC 2.3 SW SUN VALLEY (DRI). |
| Jan 3, 6:10 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Se Emerald Bay, CA | MESONET STATION LIB18 MEY3400-CAMP RICHARDSON. |
| Jan 3, 6:34 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Sw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION WSVNV 1.3 SW WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 6:38 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 2 Ese Diamond Peak Ski, NV | MESONET STATION LVYN2 LITTLE VALLEY. |
| Jan 3, 6:38 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 3 Sw New Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION WASNV 3.2 S WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 6:45 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Ese Palisades Tahoe A, CA | MESONET STATION SCTAM 0.8 SW ALPINE MEADOWS (TAHOE). |
| Jan 3, 6:47 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 S Cold Springs Valley, NV | MESONET STATION CLDNV 1.9 S COLD SPRINGS VALLEY (NV DOT). |
| Jan 3, 6:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ssw Stead, NV | MESONET STATION NV010 PEAVINE. |
| Jan 3, 6:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 4 Nnw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION GALN2 GALENA. |
| Jan 3, 6:53 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | 17 S Pittville, CA | MESONET STATION LDRC1 LADDER BUTTE. |
| Jan 3, 7:11 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 3 N Doyle, CA | MESONET STATION DYLC1 DOYLE. |
| Jan 3, 7:13 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 7 Sw Standish, CA | MESONET STATION CF087 7.0 SW STANDISH (CALTRANS). |
| Jan 3, 7:13 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Ese Kingsbury, NV | MESONET STATION KBYNV 2.2 SE KINGSBURY (NV DOT). |
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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1231 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
849 WWUS75 KREV 022142 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 142 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-040000- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.220103T1700Z-220104T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T1700Z-220104T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 142 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 9 AM MONDAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada state line and in the Surprise Valley may see gusts 70 to 80 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will occur in western and northern Lassen County, in the Surprise Valley and north of Gerlach, as well as for Plumas and Sierra counties. Travel impacts are expected above 5000 feet along Highways 36, 44, 49, and 89. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches above 4500 feet, with 4 to 8 inches in the higher terrain west of Susanville and near and west of Highway 89. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ NVZ003-040000- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 142 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395/I-580 may see gusts exceed 80 mph at times. Sheltered areas will only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-040000- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 142 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. Sheltered areas will only see gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Dangerous conditions for recreational activities on Lake Tahoe and throughout the backcountry. Very rough air for aviation interests. * WAVE HEIGHTS...On Lake Tahoe: 2 to 5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected later Monday afternoon through midday Tuesday. West of Highway 89, 3 to 8 inches of snow is possible. East of Highway 89, a dusting up to 2 inches of snow is possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ CAZ073-040000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 142 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts may exceed 100 mph. Sheltered areas will only see gusts of 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in areas near and north of Bridgeport, in addition to the base of canyons along and west of US-395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS for any travel restrictions due to wind before venturing out. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
3 follow-up statements
452 WWUS75 KREV 031102 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-040100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T1700Z-220104T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada state line and in the Surprise Valley may see gusts 70 to 80 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will occur in western and northern Lassen County, in the Surprise Valley and north of Gerlach, as well as for Plumas and Sierra counties. Travel impacts are expected above 5000 feet along Highways 36, 44, 49, and 89. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches above 4500 feet, with 4 to 8 inches in the higher terrain west of Susanville and near and west of Highway 89. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ NVZ003-040100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395/I-580 may see gusts exceed 80 mph at times. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Noon Today to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-040100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Dangerous conditions for recreational activities on Lake Tahoe and throughout the backcountry. Very rough air for aviation interests. * WAVE HEIGHTS...On Lake Tahoe: 2 to 5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected later Monday afternoon through midday Tuesday. West of Highway 89, 3 to 8 inches of snow is possible. East of Highway 89, a dusting up to 2 inches of snow is possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ NVZ004-040100- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0001.220103T2200Z-220104T1500Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone locations may see gusts up to 55 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 20 to 30 mph. Wave heights on Pyramid Lake of 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, with the stronger gusts mainly near and north of I-80. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-040100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 302 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts may exceed 100 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in areas near and north of Bridgeport, in addition to the base of canyons along and west of US-395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS for any travel restrictions due to wind before venturing out. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
719 WWUS75 KREV 031927 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 NVZ003-041500- /O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T1927Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395/I-580 may see gusts exceed 80 mph at times. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds are producing blowing snow in Washoe Valley along I-580. Check road conditions before you go. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles, and charge your mobile devices in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-041500- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada state line and in the Surprise Valley may see gusts 70 to 80 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will occur in western and northern Lassen County, in the Surprise Valley and north of Gerlach, as well as for Plumas and Sierra counties. Travel impacts are expected above 5000 feet along Highways 36, 44, 49, and 89. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches above 4500 feet, with 4 to 8 inches in the higher terrain west of Susanville and near and west of Highway 89. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles, and charge your mobile devices in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-041500- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts 25 to 35 mph. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe of 3 to 5 feet, possibly up to 6 feet at times tonight. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Dangerous conditions for recreational activities on Lake Tahoe and throughout the backcountry. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected later this afternoon through midday Tuesday. West of Highway 89, 3 to 8 inches of snow is possible. East of Highway 89, a dusting up to 2 inches of snow is possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles, and charge your mobile devices in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS and/or NDOT for any travel restrictions due to snow or wind before venturing out. && $$ CAZ073-041500- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.220103T2000Z-220104T1500Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Sierra ridge gusts may exceed 100 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in areas near and north of Bridgeport, in addition to the base of canyons along and west of US-395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles, and charge your mobile devices in the event of a power outage. Check CALTRANS for any travel restrictions due to wind before venturing out. && $$ NVZ004-041500- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.220103T2200Z-220104T1500Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 1127 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone locations may see gusts up to 55 mph. Sheltered areas may only see gusts of 20 to 30 mph. Wave heights on Pyramid Lake of 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, with the stronger gusts mainly near and north of I-80. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Dangerous conditions for recreational activities on Pyramid Lake. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Very rough air for aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles, and charge your mobile devices in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
117 WWUS75 KREV 041450 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 CAZ072-NVZ002-042200- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0001.220104T1500Z-220104T2200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-041600- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... Wind speeds have fallen below warning levels but winds will continue to be strong and gusty into this afternoon. In the Surprise Valley winds may remain gusty or even become stronger tonight. Winds across exposed mountain ridges will remain very strong all the way through Wednesday morning. $$ NVZ003-041600- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... Wind speeds have fallen below warning levels but winds will continue to be strong and gusty into this afternoon. Winds along I580/395 between Reno and Carson City will gust up to 55 mph early this morning then decrease with gusts up to 45 mph by later this morning. Winds across exposed mountain ridges will remain very strong all the way through Wednesday morning. $$ NVZ004-042200- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0001.220104T1500Z-220104T2200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-041600- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T1500Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 650 AM PST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels but winds will continue to be breezy into this afternoon. Winds across exposed mountain ridges will remain very strong all the way through Wednesday morning. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Jan 2, 1:49 AM PST, 11 hours 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 1:49 AM PST, 11 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
149 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
Prepare for a strong and potentially damaging wind event Monday
afternoon into early Tuesday morning. Mountain snow may also slow
travel around the Tahoe Basin, northeast California and far
northwest Nevada Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. Mid-week
should feature dry and warmer conditions with chances of rain,
snow, and gusty winds toward the end of the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
...Damaging winds possible for the Tahoe Basin, western NV, and
northeast California Monday into early Tuesday morning...
A large and very cold area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska
will drop south toward the Pacific Northwest coast today and
tonight. This low will point the jet stream at the northern
Sierra and western NV Monday into Monday night leading to a
potential damaging wind event. Snow will accompany this system
from western Lassen County southward to the Tahoe Basin, with
travel impacts to mountain passes.
Winds are the much larger impact with this system for eastern
Lassen County, Reno-Carson-Quad Counties, Tahoe Basin, and
perhaps portions of northern Mono County. Sierra ridge level winds
should easily exceed 100 mph and could top out near 150 mph. In
the lower elevations gusts could reach 60 mph, and may rise to
70-80 mph for wind prone locations along US-395 from Susanville
to Reno-Carson to northern Mono County.
Damaging Wind Probabilities...
Previous% Latest%
Surprise Valley 90% 90%
US395 Susanville-NV 75% 75%
Tahoe Basin 35% 60%
Reno-Carson-Quad Counties 50% 70%
Northern Mono 30% 50%
West Central NV 20% 20%
If damaging winds materialize there are a few impacts we would be
concerned about: Tree falls, power outages, aviation delays or
cancellations, road restrictions for high profile vehicles, and
localized areas of blowing snow in the Sierra as well as in
northeast CA above 5000 feet.
Snow Levels are forecast to start near 4000 feet Monday AM then
rise to 5000-5500 feet by Monday evening. Highest snow totals
should occur from near Highway 44 in western Lassen County
southward to Yuba Pass above 5000 feet, where 5-10 inches may
accumulate. A few light rain/snow showers may break into western
NV early Tuesday morning with minimal if any travel impacts.
Snow Probabilities of 4 inches or more...
CA-36 & 44 Lassen County: 90%
CA-49 Yuba Pass: 90%
I-80 Donner Summit: 70%
Tahoe Communities: 30%
US-50 Echo Summit: 40%
CA-88 Carson Pass: 40%
Mono County: 5%
Those heading over the Sierra and northeast CA passes Monday
afternoon into Tuesday morning should be prepared for slick roads
and travel delays. Wet roads can be just as problematic as snow
covered roads.
After this system passes, Wednesday and Thursday are favoring dry
and warmer conditions with highs in the 40s to low 50s. The next
system should approach the Pacific Northwest coast Thursday night
and Friday. Ensembles favor light rain/snow totals and gusty
winds. Snow in the Sierra looks rather light but could pose some
travel delays going into the weekend. Brong
&&
.AVIATION...
VFR conditions today with any freezing fog in the northern Sierra
valleys dissipating by 18z.
Strong winds possible Monday into Tuesday morning. Winds aloft
increase today with mountain wave turbulence strengthening. Strong
surface gusts (40-60 kts) and LLWS will disrupt departures and
arrivals mid-day Monday into early Tuesday morning for the Tahoe
and western NV terminals. Strongest winds for KMMH and the eastern
Sierra possible early Tuesday morning.
Snow and MVFR/IFR may occur at the Tahoe terminals Monday night
and early Tuesday with accumulations less than 2 inches. Brong
&&
.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday night
NVZ002.
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
NVZ005.
High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday night
NVZ003.
CA...High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday night
CAZ072.
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
CAZ070-071.
&&
For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/renoIn the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 2, 1:21 PM PST, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service RENO NV 121 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-031300- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach 121 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...Very Strong Winds and Mountain Snow Monday into Tuesday Morning... * Our next winter system arrives Monday bringing the potential for damaging winds, mountain snow, and a few light valley rain and snow showers. This system is modest in terms of snowfall; however, travel difficulties with snow-covered roads and localized areas of blowing snow are still expected late Monday into Tuesday in the Sierra from Tahoe north, and for the passes of northeast California. * Winds will increase by Monday afternoon for northeast California, the Tahoe Basin and western Nevada. There is the potential for gusts to exceed 80 mph for wind prone locations along the US-395 and I-580 corridor between Susanville and northern Mono County, in addition to the Surprise Valley, and far northern Washoe County near the Oregon border. Elsewhere, gusts of 30-50 mph are anticipated for valley locations, with Sierra ridge gusts exceeding 100 mph. * Some tree falls and power outages are possible along with travel restrictions for high profile vehicles, and very rough air for aviators. Backcountry recreation and ski areas are likely to be impacted by the winds with very choppy lake conditions. http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1:42 PM PST | Wind Advisory | REV | Mono | 41 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.