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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Reno, NV

December 25, 2022Modoc County, California; 7 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 25, 2022, 1:31 PM PST for Modoc County, California; 7 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 26, 2022, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 25, 2022, 1:31 PM PST (21:31 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2022, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2022, 5:56 PM PST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:35 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 92 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 2022-12-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2022-12-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -64 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1554 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

497 
WWUS75 KREV 252131
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

CAZ073-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible. Wind prone locations could gust up to 80 mph. Sierra
  ridges will gust near 100 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations above 8,000 feet on Tuesday. Snow coupled with strong
  gusty winds may reduce visibility in the mountains. Snow levels
  will drop through the afternoon on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221227T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. Gusts between 110 and 130 mph are possible along 
  exposed ridges. Waves 4 to 6 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Boating conditions will be
  extremely dangerous on Lake Tahoe as small vessels could easily 
  capsize.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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. Move boating or other outdoor
recreation plans to a different day with calmer weather.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Washoe County and Surprise Valley California.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. Foothills and wind prone locations along Highway 395
  could gust up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Localized higher gusts up to 70 mph are possible along
  US-95 near Walker Lake.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-270100-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-270100-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0022.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
131 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. Waves of 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Small vessels may capsize on Pyramid Lake.


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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
5 follow-up statements
091 
WWUS75 KREV 262252
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

CAZ073-271800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible. Wind prone locations could gust up to 80 mph. Sierra 
  ridges will gust near 100 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations on Tuesday, especially above 9000 feet. Snow coupled
  with strong gusty winds may reduce visibility in the mountains.
  Snow levels will drop through the afternoon on Tuesday as the
  Winter Storm Warning goes into effect.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-271800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Gusts between 110 and 130 mph are possible along 
  exposed ridges. Waves 4 to 6 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boating 
  conditions will be extremely dangerous on Lake Tahoe as small 
  vessels could easily capsize.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations on Tuesday, especially above 7500 feet. This includes
  Mt. Rose Highway. Snow coupled with strong gusty winds may 
  reduce visibility in the mountains. Snow levels will drop 
  through the afternoon on Tuesday.

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. Move boating or other outdoor 
recreation plans to a different day with lighter winds.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-280000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Washoe County and Surprise Valley California.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-280000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Foothills and wind prone locations along Highway 395 
  could gust up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-280000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Localized higher gusts up to 70 mph are possible 
  along US-95 near Walker Lake.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-271800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.221227T0600Z-221227T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations late Monday into Tuesday morning, especially above
  7000 feet. Snow levels will drop through the afternoon on
  Tuesday as the Winter Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.221227T0600Z-221228T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
252 PM PST Mon Dec 26 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Waves of 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Small vessels may capsize on Pyramid Lake.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
158 
WWUS75 KREV 271205
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

CAZ072-NVZ002-271500-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221227T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* CHANGES...Updated transition time between the High Wind Warning
  and Winter Storm Warning to 7am. 

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Gusts between 100 and 120 mph are possible along 
  exposed ridges. Waves 3 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Boating conditions will be
  extremely dangerous on Lake Tahoe as small vessels could easily
  capsize.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations this morning. This includes Donner Summit and Mt.
  Rose Summit. Snow coupled with strong gusty winds may reduce
  visibility in the mountains. Snow levels will drop through this
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ071-271500-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221227T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* CHANGES...Updated transition time between High Wind Warning and
  Winter Weather Advisory to 7am. 

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations this morning, especially above 7000 feet. Snow levels
  will drop through the day as the Winter Winter Weather Advisory
  goes into effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ073-271500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221227T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible. Wind prone locations could gust up to 80 mph. Sierra 
  ridges will gust near 100 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations this morning, especially above 9000 feet. Snow
  coupled with strong gusty winds may reduce visibility in the
  mountains. Snow levels will drop through the afternoon on today as
  the Winter Storm Warning goes into effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-271500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Washoe County and Surprise Valley California.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ003-271500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Foothills and wind prone locations along Highway 395 
  could gust up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ001-271500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Localized higher gusts up to 75 mph are possible 
  along US-95 near Walker Lake.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside near trees and branches as they 
may be prone to fall. Remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

NVZ004-271500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
405 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Waves of 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Small vessels may capsize on Pyramid Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside near trees and branches as they 
may be prone to fall. Remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

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http://weather.gov/rev
054 
WWUS75 KREV 271611
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
811 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

CAZ070-NVZ001-003-005-280600-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, 
Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
811 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Waves of 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties, Northern Washoe County and Surprise 
  Valley California.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Small vessels may capsize on Pyramid Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher
  elevations this morning, especially above 7000 feet. This 
  includes Donner Summit and Mt. Rose Summit. Snow coupled with 
  strong gusty winds may reduce visibility in the mountains. Snow 
  levels will drop through this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ073-271800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221227T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
811 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible. Wind prone locations could gust up to 70 mph. Sierra
  ridges will gust near 90 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to impact the higher 
  elevations this morning, especially above 9000 feet. Snow 
  coupled with strong gusty winds may reduce visibility in the 
  mountains. Snow levels will drop through the afternoon on 
  today as the Winter Storm Warning goes into effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside in forested areas and around 
trees and branches as they may be prone to fall. Remain in the 
lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
811 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Waves of 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Small vessels may capsize on Pyramid Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, avoid being outside near trees and branches as they 
may be prone to fall. Remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
046 
WWUS75 KREV 272116
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
116 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

NVZ004-280600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
116 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 
  Waves 3 to 5 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Winds and waves may capsize boats on Pyramid Lake.

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. Avoid boating until winds and waves
subside.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ001-003-005-280600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, 
Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
116 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  Winds prone areas, especially near Hawthorne, may gust to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Northern Washoe County, 
  Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern 
  Lyon Counties.

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

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


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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
939 
WWUS75 KREV 280156
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
556 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

CAZ070-NVZ001-003>005-280300-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221228T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-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, 
Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, 
Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach
556 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While winds remain breezy this evening, they are continuing to
decrease in speed and are much weaker than their earlier peak.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 25, 2:45 AM PST, 10 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 2:45 AM PST, 10 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
245 AM PST Sun Dec 25 2022

.SYNOPSIS...

Dry and mild conditions will prevail through Monday with periods
of high clouds and valley inversions. Very strong winds and heavy
rain are expected to move into the Sierra Monday night and
Tuesday with the rain gradually turning to snow in the Sierra
Tuesday afternoon as snow levels drop. Additional storms will keep
the chance of rain and mountain snow going with additional
impacts possible through New Years Day.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Through Monday Afternoon)...

High pressure will continue to roll over the region today and
tonight with valley inversions hanging in tight. Freezing fog was
once again observed in the Honey Lake Basin near Susanville,
Martis Valley around Truckee and the Mono Basin along Hwy 395 near
Lee Vining. Web cams showed high variability in the fog as mid-
high clouds drifted overhead. So motorists should anticipate
rapidly changing visibility near the fog areas. The fog may
persist through the day as inversions will be quite strong,
especially for the Honey Lake Basin and Mono Basin where
temperatures will struggle to warm up much today. Elsewhere,
another mild day is in store similar to Saturday with 40s and 50s.

Winds will begin to increase across the ridges late tonight and
especially Monday as the first in a series of storms approach.
Inversions should begin to break Monday afternoon, except down in
Mono County where they may persist a bit longer as they await
stronger winds to surface Monday evening. We extended the areas of
freezing fog this evening into the overnight areas for the Sierra
valleys in Mono County, but the fog or stratus may hang around
longer into Monday depending on how long it takes the winds to mix
down. Ridge winds will begin to hit 60-80 mph by early afternoon
Monday with gradients beginning to tighten in the Tahoe Basin and
near the Oregon border where breezy winds will surface Monday
afternoon. Waves will become choppy on Lake Tahoe Monday
afternoon. Monday will be another very mild day with highs
reaching 10 degrees above normal most spots.

Hohmann

.LONG TERM (Tuesday through New Year's Day)...

A potent atmospheric river storm is poised to impact the Sierra and
western Nevada with widespread impacts from wind, rain, and high
elevation snow expected mainly on Tuesday. While this will mainly be
a rain event for most locations, snow levels will eventually drop
Tuesday afternoon and evening which will herald the beginning of
snow impacts along the Sierra crest passes. Wind signatures are
becoming more robust and the potential for strong and damaging
winds are increasing from Monday night into Tuesday.

* STRONG & POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS: High Wind Watches are
  currently in effect from Monday evening into Tuesday across NE
  California, the eastern Sierra, and portions of western Nevada
  due the potential for high winds ahead of the incoming
  precipitation. Latest guidance has trended stronger with the
  incoming 700mb jet on Tuesday morning at an impressive 70-80kts.
  This can translate into gusts in the 60-70 mph range for western
  Nevada valleys and upwards of 80 mph for wind prone canyons,
  particularly along US- 395 and I580. Winds of this magnitude can
  be damaging, so be sure to make preparations ahead of time and
  secure any loose outdoor items or bring them indoors as they may
  go airborne.

* WARM PHASE OF THE STORM (Late Monday into Tuesday morning): Being
  a moisture laden atmospheric river storm, snow levels will quickly
  jump from 7500' to near 9000-10000' with the arrival of the main
  moisture surge Tuesday morning. Moderate to heavy rain will be
  widespread across the Sierra with spillover rainfall pushing into
  western Nevada valleys. Rain amounts during this timeframe will
  generally range from 1-2 inches across the eastern Sierra. Western
  Nevada spillover rain of 0.50-1.0" is possible with less than a
  quarter of inch expected east of US-95A across the Basin and
  Range. Sierra elevations above 8500' could see 6-12" of heavy/wet
  Sierra cement which could impact(SR431)-Mt Rose Summit.

* COLDER PHASE OF THE STORM (Tuesday Afternoon-Wednesday): A cold
  front will move through the region and lower snow levels to near
  Sierra crest pass levels (7000-7500') by mid to late Tuesday
  afternoon. Travel impacts from snowfall across the eastern
  Sierra will likely increase as snow levels continue to fall
  Tuesday night with snow levels nearing 5000 feet by daybreak on
  Wednesday. As such, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued, with
  most of the heavier snow confined to elevations above 8000 feet
  with a few inches of slushy accumulations possible near lake
  level elevations. Overall, additional liquid equivalent
  accumulations of 0.75-1.25" are possible along the eastern
  Sierra with up to 0.25-0.50" for far western Nevada valleys.
  Elevations above 7000 feet could see an additional 6-12" with
  10-20" mainly above 8000 feet. Foothills across western Nevada
  could also pick up a slushy inch or two of snow during this
  timeframe but lower valleys will likely only see a rain/snow mix
  by Wednesday morning with little accumulation expected.

* OUTLOOK INTO THE START OF 2023: Like the Jelly of the Month
  Club, a stout jet across the entirety of the Pacific Basin will
  be the gift that keeps on giving as it delivers additional waves
  of moisture across the west coast. Potentially up to three
  additional waves of moisture will be possible before the New
  Year with systems possible again on Thursday, Friday, and
  Saturday and additional waves arriving through the first week
  of January. Timing of these upcoming storms are still to be
  determined, although it's becoming likely that they will be
  cooler and wetter than our upcoming storm on Tuesday. Fuentes

&&

.AVIATION...

...Heightened threat of damaging winds and severe turbulence
Tuesday morning...

Freezing fog will persist at KTRK and for some other Sierra
valleys through about 17Z and may return briefly late this evening
and into the very early morning hours Monday as inversions remain
strong. Winds will begin to increase across the ridges late
tonight and Monday morning and continue to increase throughout the
day Monday, leading to increasing turbulence and LLWS.

A strong storm will bring very strong winds Monday night through
Tuesday as a 160+ upper level jet pushes into the northern Sierra
and FL100 winds increase to 70-80 kts. Widespread LLWS, rotors
and turbulence are likely Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.
Right now the period to watch is 09Z-21Z Tuesday, just ahead of
the main precipitation band. This period has the highest
probability of severe turbulence, strong LLWS, and surface wind
gusts in excess of 50 kts along the eastern Sierra from KSVE-
KMMH, potentially impacting all Sierra and western NV terminals.

A period of rain and high elevation snow will follow the strongest
winds, although it will remain quite breezy and turbulent even
into Tuesday night. Most widespread MVFR conditions and terrain
obscurement will be in the Sierra where showers are likely to
persist through much of the week as additional waves move through
the region in a moist westerly flow aloft.

Hohmann

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Rivers and streams with large portions of their watersheds below
approximately 6500 feet may see rapid rises, but no river flooding
is anticipated at this time.

The time to watch most carefully will be late Monday night and
Tuesday, when the combination of high precipitation rates and
elevated snow levels will start impacting the snowpack along with
rises on rivers and streams.

Based on the current best forecast information, some minor urban and
poor drainage area flooding is likely during periods of high
rainfall rates. This includes Sierra valleys where previous snow may
impact drainage. These storms will help to prime our snowpack, soils
and streams for more efficient runoff and increased flood concerns
with any additional warm and wet systems.

We will keep a close eye on additional precipitation from storms
over the New Year's weekend and into early January. -TB

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening
     NVZ005.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon
     NVZ002.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     morning NVZ002.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening
     NVZ001.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening
     NVZ003.

CA...High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening
     CAZ070-071.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon
     CAZ072.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     morning CAZ072.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday morning
     CAZ073.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
     morning CAZ073.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 6:24 PM PSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryREVLassen, Plumas, Sierra7 hr
Dec 25, 4:08 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Mono, Nevada, Placer and 2 more24 hr
Dec 25, 1:31 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada and 3 more44 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.