Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Reno, NV

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WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

CAZ071-302300-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T0600Z-221202T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11
  inches, except 1 to 2 feet west of highway 395. Winds gusting 
  as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  on Thursday and could reach 3 inches per hour at times. The 
  combination of heavy snow and wind may bring periods of whiteout
  conditions. For road conditions, check with Caltrans at 
  quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

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CAZ073-302300-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T1200Z-221202T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, except 12 to 22 inches near and west of Highway 395.
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph with gusts to 100 mph across the
  Sierra ridges.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Strong 
  winds could cause damage to trees and lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are 
  anticipated Thursday and Thursday night and could reach 2 
  inches per hour. The combination of heavy snow and wind may 
  bring periods of whiteout conditions. For road conditions, 
  check with Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

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CAZ072-NVZ002-302300-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T0600Z-221202T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20
  inches, except 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph with gusts near or above 100 mph over Sierra 
  ridges.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Strong 
  winds could cause damage to trees and lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  on Thursday and could reach 3 inches per hour. The combination 
  of heavy snow and wind may bring periods of whiteout conditions.
  For road conditions, check with Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov
  and NDOT at nvroads.com.

* Avalanche danger will increase Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning. Check with the Sierra Avalanche Center at 
  www.avalanche.org for more details.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-302300-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0012.221201T1200Z-221202T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are 
  anticipated on Thursday. For road conditions, check with 
  Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov and NDOT at nvroads.com.

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.

&&

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NVZ003-302300-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0012.221202T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation up to 2 inches 
  except 3 to 7 inches in foothill locations near and above 5000 
  feet including Virginia City. Wind gusts up to 45 mph in the 
  evening, tapering overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening and the Friday 
  morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may begin to accumulate Thursday
  afternoon in foothill locations, but the greatest risk for snow
  accumulations at all elevations will occur Thursday evening
  beginning at sundown and during the evening commute. Even 
  though the snow is expected to wrap up before the Friday morning
  commute, the roads may still be slick and hazardous.

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

798 
WWUS45 KREV 302211
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

CAZ072-NVZ002-020915-
/O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T0600Z-221202T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* CHANGES...Earlier end time of warning. Slight increase in snow 
  totals above 7000 feet.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20
  inches, except 15 to 30 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph, with gusts near or above 100 mph over Sierra 
  ridges.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Strong 
  winds could cause damage to trees and lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  on Thursday and could reach as high as 2-4 inches per hour at 
  times. The combination of heavy snow and wind will bring periods
  of whiteout conditions. For road conditions, check with 
  Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov and NDOT at nvroads.com.

* Avalanche danger will increase Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning. Check with the Sierra Avalanche Center at 
  www.avalanche.org for more details.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

$$

CAZ071-020915-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T0600Z-221202T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* CHANGES...No major changes. 

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  12 inches, except 1 to 2 feet west of highway 395. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  on Thursday and could reach as high as 2-4 inches per hour at 
  times. The combination of heavy snow and wind will bring periods
  of whiteout conditions. For road conditions, check with 
  Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-020915-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.221201T1200Z-221202T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* CHANGES...Increased snow totals near the Sierra crest.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, except 1 to 2 feet near and west of Highway 395, and up
  to 30 inches near the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 65
  mph with gusts to 100 mph across the Sierra ridges.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous 
  conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Strong 
  winds could cause damage to trees and lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  Thursday afternoon and evening and could reach as high as 2-4 
  inches per hour at times. The combination of heavy snow and wind
  will bring periods of whiteout conditions. For road conditions,
  check with Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

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

&&

$$

NVZ003-020915-
/O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0012.221201T2100Z-221202T1200Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* CHANGES...Earlier start time of advisory. Slight increase in 
  snow totals below 5000 feet.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation 1 to 4 inches
  except 3 to 7 inches in foothill locations near and above 5000
  feet including Virginia City. Wind gusts up to 50 mph in the
  early afternoon, then diminishing during the evening.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening and the Friday 
  morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may begin to accumulate during the day
  Thursday in foothill locations, but the greatest risk for snow 
  accumulations at all elevations will occur Thursday afternoon 
  through the evening commute. Even though the snow is expected to
  wrap up before the Friday morning commute, the roads may still 
  be slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-020915-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0012.221201T1200Z-221202T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
211 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* CHANGES...Increased snow totals near Warner Mountains.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches,
  with up to 9 inches near the Warner Mountains including Cedar
  Pass. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening 
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
  Thursday morning through early afternoon. For road conditions,
  check with Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov and NDOT at 
  nvroads.com.

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

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WWUS45 KREV 012147
WSWREV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

CAZ073-021500-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.221203T0600Z-221205T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* CHANGES... Ending the current Winter Storm Warning six hours 
  earlier.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 8 inches except 1 to 2 feet west of
  Highway 395 above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph
  with gusts to 75 mph along the Sierra ridges. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 12 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 8000 feet possible.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through late 
  Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in activity will occur Friday before
  conditions begin to deteriorate again starting late Friday night
  into early Saturday morning. There is a slight chance of
  thundersnow in the higher terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and
car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry
tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm
arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended
period of time.

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

&&

$$

CAZ071-021500-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.221203T1200Z-221205T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 inches, except 3 to 8 inches west of 
  highway 395. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches, except 4 to 20 inches
  west of highway 395 possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Friday night through 
  late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in activity will occur tonight
  through Friday before conditions begin to deteriorate again 
  starting Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and
car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry
tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm
arrives, 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-NVZ002-021500-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.221203T1200Z-221205T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, except 6 to 17 inches above 
  7000 feet. Gusts up to 40 mph on Lake Tahoe with waves up to 4 
  feet. Sierra ridges gusting to 70 mph. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 
  inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet possible.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Friday night through 
  late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A lull in activity will occur late tonight
  through Friday before conditions begin to deteriorate again
  early Saturday morning. There is a slight chance of thundersnow in
  the higher terrain.

* A high avalanche danger is in place. Check with the Sierra 
  Avalanche Center at www.avalanche.org for more details.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and
car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry
tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm
arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended
period of time.

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-021200-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may refreeze overnight. Use extra
  caution during the Friday morning commute and allow extra time.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-021200-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-221202T1200Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
147 PM PST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, 
  except 2 to 4 inches in the foothills including Virginia City.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may refreeze overnight. Use extra
  caution during the Friday morning commute and allow extra time.

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

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
251 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

.SYNOPSIS...

It will be quiet today and most of Wednesday. A pair of strong
winter storms Thursday through the weekend will bring periods of
gusty winds and heavy mountain snow. Travel through the Sierra
will become hazardous at times, with accumulating snow possible
even on the lower valley floors.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Through Friday...

* A period of quiet weather today and Wednesday. Winds will
  gradually increase over the ridges Wednesday with some late day
  breezes possible. Inversions strengthen today with only marginal
  ventilation. So some valley haze is possible through Wednesday AM.
  Mixing/ventilation will begin to improve from the Reno-Tahoe area
  northward Wednesday afternoon as winds aloft increase and
  inversions weaken.

* Storm one of two is on track to bring a round of winter weather
  late Wednesday night through early Friday morning. Timing is
  similar to the previous forecast with precipitation reaching
  northeast CA late Wednesday night, spreading southward along the
  Sierra during the day Thursday and spilling over into western NV
  Thursday night. WPC QPF has not changed considerably and still
  shows 2-2.5" along the crest, 1-1.5" in the Tahoe Basin and
  foothills, 0.50-1.00" along the Hwy 395 corridor, and lesser
  amounts into the Basin and Range. ECMWF meteograms are fairly
  solid with these amounts and even have a few members that are
  slightly wetter. Not surprising given moisture from a southern
  stream shortwave will be getting entrained into this system's
  frontal zone. Spillover Thursday will be limited mainly to the
  foothills, but will spread farther into western NV Thursday
  evening as the front moves southeast. Confidence is getting pretty
  high for a legitimately impactful winter storm given good ensemble
  support and model continuity over the past 24 hours. There is a
  high probability that the winter storm watch will be upgraded to a
  warning at some point during the next 24 hours.

* SNOWFALL: Snow levels will be low enough for snow north of a
  Susanville-Gerlach line and above 5000-5500" elsewhere during the
  day Thursday. Travel through the Tahoe Basin and mountains of
  northeast CA will become increasingly difficult Thursday as
  snowfall rates increase to 2-3"/hr with heavy snow reaching the
  foothills and eastern Sierra through Mono County Thursday
  afternoon/evening. A solid foot of snow will accumulate in these
  areas with 2 feet along the crest and areas west of Hwy 89.
  Wouldn't be surprised to see locally higher totals. As snow levels
  fall Thursday night, some light accumulations could result in some
  slick areas in the Reno-Carson City area. The NBM shows 1-2" in
  Reno-Carson City Thursday evening with 4+ inches in the foothills
  above 5000'. As is usually the case, the greatest challenge will
  be how much snow accumulates around the main cities and valleys of
  western NV as rain transitions to snow. Snowfall will quickly
  diminish from north to south overnight with light snow lingering
  Friday morning in Mono County.

* WINDS: Ridge level winds will increase late Wednesday and peak
  overnight through Thursday, with 700 mb winds of 50-60 kt leading
  to potential maximum gusts of 100-120 mph. For lower elevations,
  peak gusts of 40-55 mph are currently a reasonable projection,
  with potential for 60-70 mph gusts in wind prone areas.

Hohmann

.LONG TERM...Friday Evening and Beyond...

Friday night starts out fairly calm, with light winds out of the
southwest. However, the fair conditions are short lived, as the
next system approaches the West Coast. The GFS and EC ensembles
have more or less agreed upon the timing of the upper-level low
coming onshore Sunday. The timing of the most persistent snowfall,
even for lower elevations, currently has the potential of being
Saturday night- Sunday morning. Although this storm won't be as
strong as Thursday's event due to less upper-level support,
ensembles still indicate amounts of 1-2 feet for the high Sierra
and a few inches for the foothills across western NV and
northeastern CA, given enough cold air, moisture, and forcing.
Amounts have been trending higher for this storm in the more
recent runs to come close to the totals of Thursday's system, but
with less forcing and weaker pressure/temperature gradients, it'll
be hard to match the first storm's intensity. Something else
that's worthy of noting, looking back at the GFS IVT plume of
Thursday's storm 5 days out looks almost identical what's
currently showing for Saturday's system. So in terms of moisture,
these systems look to be very similar. After the system passes,
ensembles are consistent in showing ridging for the first half of
next week.

-Justin

&&

.AVIATION...

Winds today will generally be light, with a few clouds expected
to roll in during the afternoon. Winds will start to increase over
the ridges Wednesday then continue to increase across all areas
through Thursday morning as a strong winter storm approaches. A
pair of winter storms Thursday and Saturday will bring gusty winds
and heavy mountain snow. Some accumulation is possible on lower
valley floors as well.

-Justin

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
     NVZ002.

CA...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
     CAZ071.

     Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
     CAZ072.

     Winter Storm Watch from late Wednesday night through Friday
     morning CAZ073.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
137 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

NVZ001-004-302300-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon,
and Imlay
137 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

A winter storm will bring gusty winds, rain, and snow to the area
leading to travel difficulties Thursday and Thursday night.

* SNOW: Generally under half an inch on valley floors. Snow will
  not accumulate until after sunset on Thursday. For higher
  elevations above 5500 feet, 2-5 inches is likely.

* WIND: Strong gusty winds are anticipated on Thursday, please see
  Wind Advisories for additional details.

For the latest on road conditions, please check with NDOT at
nvroads.com or call 5 1 1.

http://weather.gov/reno