Alert archive / California / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2023, 1:14 PM PST for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Feb 28, 2023, 2:00 PM PST. It was in force for 22 hr. 26 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
- Feb 27, 2023, 1:14 PM PST (21:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2023, 2:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2023, 12:01 PM PST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
County San Bernardino County, CA
The radar
The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 11:45 PM PST | SNOW 1 | 2 E Lytle Creek, CA | MODERATE SNOW TOP OF CAJON PASS AND STICKING. ALSO SNOW AND ACCUMULATION BETWEEN LANES IN DEVORE. |
| Mar 1, 12:30 AM PST | SNOW 6 | 1 E Crestline, CA | VEHICLE STUCK IN SNOW AT STRAIGHT WAY RD / HEATHERLEY LANE. ONLY LOCAL RESIDENTS ALLOWED IN MOUNTAINS. |
| Mar 1, 1:00 AM PST | SNOW 28 | Lytle Creek, CA | LYTLE CREEK 1 INCH NEW SNOW AND 27 INCHES SINCE FEBRUARY 22. ELEVATION 3400 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 5:30 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 Se Rancho Cucamonga, CA | #3 AND #5 LANES ON I-10 E AT CHERRY AVE IS FLOODED. |
| Mar 1, 6:00 AM PST | AVALANCHE | 4 Ne Mt Baldy, CA | 29 INCHES ADDITIONAL SNOW FELL ON MT BALDY, ON TOP OF 77 INCHES THE PRIOR WEEK. ELEVATION OF SNOWFALL MEASURED WAS AT 6400 FEET ON BALDY ROAD. PHOTOS WERE SHARED AND VIDEO OF THE AVALANCHE LOCATION. AVALANCHE WAS SHOWN TO GO PARTIALLY ON THE ROAD AND AS MUCH A |
| Mar 1, 6:35 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 N San Bernardino, CA | FLOODED AREA AT I-210 AND 5TH STREET. 1.10 INCHES OF RAIN PAST 8 HOURS. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 21 | 1 Nw Devore, CA | DEVORE AT 2500 FEET. 1 INCH NEW AND 20 INCHES PRIOR BACK TO FEBRUARY 22. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 28 | 3 E Big Bear Lake, CA | 28 INCHES PAST 24 HOURS AND 31 INCHES PAST 48 HOURS. BEAR MOUNTAIN SNOW SUMMIT. HIGHWAYS REMAIN CLOSED. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 30 | 4 E Running Springs, CA | SNOW VALLEY UP TO 120 INCHES PAST 7 DAYS. HIGHWAYS ARE CLOSED. AT LEAST 2 FEET OVERNIGHT. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 33 | 3 Ssw Forest Falls, CA | OAK GLEN WITH 7 NEW INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 26 INCHES PRIOR BACK TO FEBRUARY 22. 4900 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 41 | 1 Nnw Mt Baldy, CA | 14 NEW PAST 18 HOURS AND 41 INCHES SINCE WEDNESDAY AT 4200 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 45 | 6 Nw Forest Falls, CA | 12 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 33 INCHES PRIOR SINCE FEBRUARY 22. ELEVATION 5800 FEET IN ANGELUS OAKS. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 50 | 3 Wsw Big Bear City, CA | 10 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 40 INCHES PRIOR SINCE FEBRUARY 22. PUBLIC WORKS AT BIG BEAR YARD. STILL ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 52 | 1 Ene Forest Falls, CA | 16 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 36 INCHES PRIOR BACK TO FEBRUARY 22. 5900 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 82 | 2 E Running Springs, CA | ARROWBEAR WITH 17 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 65 INCHES PRIOR BACK TO FEBRUARY 22. 6200 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 62 | Wrightwood, CA | 21 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 41 INCHES PRIOR SINCE FEBRUARY 22. PUBLIC WORKS AT 6000 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 90 | 3 Ne Running Springs, CA | 20 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 70 INCHES PRIOR SINCE FEBRUARY 22. PUBLIC WORKS AT GREEN VALLEY LAKE. |
| Mar 1, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 91 | 1 Se Crestline, CA | 28 INCHES PAST 2 DAYS AND 63 INCHES PRIOR SINCE FEBRUARY 22. PUBLIC WORKS. |
| Mar 1, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 106 | 3 Nne Mt Baldy, CA | 29 PAST 2 DAYS AND 77 PRIOR SINCE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22. PUBLIC WORKS AT END OF BALDY ROAD AT 6400 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 9:00 AM PST | SNOW 0 | 1 E Mountain Pass, CA | NEVADA DOT REPORTED THAT INTERSTATE 15 WAS CLOSED FROM PRIMM TO BAKER DUE TO SNOW ON MOUNTAIN PASS. |
| Mar 1, 10:00 AM PST | SNOW 120 | 4 E Running Springs, CA | SNOW VALLEY RESORT TOTAL SINCE LAST WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22. 7000 TO 7500 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 10:33 AM PST | SNOW 10 | 1 Nnw Wrightwood, CA | NEW SNOW AND STILL SNOWING. |
| Mar 1, 11:00 AM PST | SNOW 106 | 3 E Big Bear Lake, CA | SNOW SUMMIT BEAR MOUNTAIN AT 7200 FEET. |
| Mar 1, 11:30 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 5 Nne Rialto, CA | I-215 HAD TRAFFIC BREAK BY CHP FOR HAIL ACCUMULATION. VEHICLES WERE SEEN SPINNING OUT. SHANDIN GOLF COURSE BY THE INTERSTATE WAS COVERED WITH HAIL. SIDE STREETS HAD SOME ACCUMULATION. PHOTOS TAKEN. |
| Mar 1, 11:48 AM PST | SNOW 0.1 | 2 E Chino, CA | SNOW FLAKES AND/OR SOFT GRAUPEL FALLING FROM PASSING CELL AT CORNER OF EUCLID AND SCHAFER AVENUES IN CHINO. NOT STICKING TO THE GROUND. ABOUT 10 MINUTES DURATION. |
| Mar 1, 12:00 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 1.65 | 3 Ese Yucaipa, CA | STORM STARTING 2/28 ENDING 3/1 AT NOON. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 180 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
- 1310 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 80 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 150 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
385 WWUS75 KVEF 272114 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 114 PM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 CAZ523-281200- /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0003.230228T2200Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T2200Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 114 PM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert including Barstow-Daggett. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PST Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the winds can be expected Tuesday morning before the winds ramp back up Tuesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ CAZ525-281200- /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0003.230228T2200Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T2200Z/ Morongo Basin- Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 114 PM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Morongo Basin including Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PST Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the winds can be expected Tuesday morning before the winds ramp back up Tuesday afternoon.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ524-NVZ016>022-281200- /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 114 PM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 /214 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. a brief lull in the winds can be expected Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Far southern Nevada and the Arizona Strip region of Mohave County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ522-NVZ014-281200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T1200Z/ Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 114 PM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Esmeralda, Nye, and eastern Inyo County. * WHEN...From 1 PM today to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
7 follow-up statements
689 WWUS75 KVEF 281137 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 337 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 CAZ522-NVZ014-281245- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T1200Z/ Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 337 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds had subsided in Death Valley National Park and Esmeralda and central Nye counties. $$ CAZ523-525-282200- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.230228T2200Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T2200Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 337 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM PST this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the winds can be expected this morning before the winds ramp back up this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ524-NVZ016>022-282200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 337 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 /437 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST/5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. A brief lull in the winds can be expected this morning. * WHERE...Far southern Nevada, the Arizona Strip, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and northeast San Bernardino County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST/5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
811 WWUS75 KVEF 281755 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 955 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 CAZ523-525-011300- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.230228T2200Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T2200Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 955 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM PST this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ524-NVZ016>022-011300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 955 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 /1055 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. A brief lull in the winds can be expected this morning. * WHERE...Far southern Nevada, the Arizona Strip, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and northeast San Bernardino County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST/5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
107 WWUS75 KVEF 282015 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1215 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 CAZ523-525-010900- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.230228T2200Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230228T2200Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 1215 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM PST this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ CAZ520>522-NVZ014-010900- /O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.230301T1500Z-230302T1200Z/ Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 1215 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley, White Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ524-NVZ016>022-010900- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1215 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 /115 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. A brief lull in the winds can be expected this morning. * WHERE...Far southern Nevada, the Arizona Strip, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and northeast San Bernardino County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST/5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
799 WWUS75 KVEF 282233 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 233 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 CAZ523-525-011600- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230302T0600Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 233 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...through 10 PM PST Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ524-NVZ016>022-011600- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 233 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 /333 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southern Nevada, the Arizona Strip, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and northeast San Bernardino County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST/5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ520>522-NVZ014-011600- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.230301T1500Z-230302T1200Z/ Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 233 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley, White Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
837 WWUS75 KVEF 010423 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 823 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 CAZ523-525-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230302T0600Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 823 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ CAZ524-NVZ016>020-022-020000- /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T1200Z/ Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 823 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph then shifting to the northwest Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Sheep Range, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ036-NVZ021-020000- /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 823 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 /923 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through Wednesday, then shifting to the north Wednesday night through Thursday. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Periods of blowing dust will be possible and high wave activity could result in dangerous boating conditions on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ001-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon 923 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ520>522-NVZ014-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.230301T1500Z-230302T1200Z/ Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 823 PM PST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley, White Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust may drastically reduce visibility and make driving dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
922 WWUS75 KVEF 011437 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 637 AM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 CAZ523-525-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230302T0600Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 637 AM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing dust which could drastically reduce visibility. && $$ AZZ001-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon 737 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ524-NVZ016>020-022-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T1200Z/ Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 637 AM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph then shifting to the northwest this afternoon. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Sheep Range, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ520>522-NVZ014-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.230301T1500Z-230302T1200Z/ Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 637 AM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley, White Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust may drastically reduce visibility and make driving dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ036-NVZ021-020000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 637 AM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 /737 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST/2 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today, then shifting to the north tonight through Thursday. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST/2 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Periods of blowing dust will be possible and high wave activity could result in dangerous boating conditions on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
790 WWUS75 KVEF 012001 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1201 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 CAZ523-525-021200- /O.CAN.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230302T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.230301T2001Z-230302T1200Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 1201 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ001-012115- /O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon 101 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow and gusty winds are still expected but are covered by the ongoing winter storm warning. $$ CAZ524-NVZ016>020-022-021200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T1200Z/ Eastern Mojave Desert-Northeast Clark County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1201 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Sheep Range, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ520>522-NVZ014-021200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T1200Z/ Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 1201 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley, White Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust may drastically reduce visibility and make driving dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ036-NVZ021-021200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 1201 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2023 /101 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today, then shifting to the north tonight through Thursday. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST/2 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Periods of blowing dust will be possible and high wave activity could result in dangerous boating conditions on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
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 Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 27, 8:40 AM PST, 4 hours 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 27, 8:40 AM PST, 4 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 840 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023 .SYNOPSIS...A cold Pacific storm will bring more wind and snow to the southern Sierra today. Widespread strong winds can be expected along and north of Interstate 40 this afternoon through tonight, along with locally heavy snow in the Spring Mountains and Lincoln County. Another, colder system will dive over southern Nevada and surrounding areas Wednesday, bringing windy and wintry weather to much of the region. Dry conditions and a warming trend will develop going into next weekend. && .UPDATE...Snow is flying in the Sierra once again as a weakening moisture plume drops south across central and southern California. Some minor spillover precipitation is noted in local webcams around the Owens Valley this morning, but generally is amounting to no more than flurries on the valley floor. The weakening moisture plume will shift east this afternoon with terrain driven showers increasing over the Spring Mountains and higher terrain of Lincoln county. The Spring Mountains should see a few hours of moderate snow later this afternoon as southwesterly upslope increases, promoting precipitation development over the ridgeline. Elsewhere, gusty winds will be the main concern with gusts of 40-50 mph across much of the region, particularly in areas downwind of terrain features. Overall, the forecast is in good shape with no updates necessary this morning. -Outler- && .SHORT TERM...through Tuesday night. Early morning satellite loop showed the next storm spinning off the Oregon coast with a nice jet max diving down its back side. Ahead of this storm, moist southwest flow was bringing snow showers to the Sierra, and there will be periods of heavy snow through the short term and beyond as wave after wave rotates through the main longwave trough. Winter Storm Warning still looks good. Winds in our CWA weren't responding yet, but that will change later today as rapidly falling pressures and tightening gradients drive increasing southwesterly winds for most areas north of I-40. Wind Advisory looks good. Falling heights and pressures plus the aforementioned jet streak coming around the base of the trough will also help kick off snow this afternoon and tonight across the northern CWA from Inyo County through Lincoln County. The Winter Weather Advisory for Lincoln County looks good, as the best forcing focuses there. One very notable trend over the past 24 hours is rapidly increasing snow potential for the Spring Mountains per many of the high resolution models. NBM snow amounts for Kyle Canyon have come up about 60% versus 24 hours ago. With that in mind, issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon today to midnight tonight. After a short break in the action, the next cold low diving south out of Alaska sharpens the trough and digs toward our area (more on that in the long term). Snow will begin over our eastern zones as early as Tuesday afternoon, and hoisted Winter Storm Watches for the Clark County mountains, plus areas above 3000 feet in Lincoln and Mohave counties. .LONG TERM...Wednesday through Sunday. The next weather system will be diving down into the southern Great Basin/Mojave Desert on Wednesday. This system will be a fairly unusual late season winter storm. A couple of things to note at this point include how far south the cold air will make it this late in the season, impacting both temperatures and snow levels. A couple of climate notes, the last time Lake Havasu City had a low temperature below 40 degrees in March was in 2002 and we are currently forecasting 40 on Thursday morning. Second is Las Vegas (Harry Reid Intl Airport) has only received measurable snow once in the month of March (0.1 inches in 1976). The EPS EFI values are highlighting this in terms of low elevation snow on Wednesday (although precipitation will be light) and low temperatures on Thursday morning across portions of the Mojave Desert. Precipitation with this system will favor the higher elevations of southern Nevada and northwest Arizona with many lower elevations receiving less than 0.10 of an inch of rain or liquid equivalent. Snow levels on Wednesday morning will be between 2500-3500 feet and will lower to 1500-2500 feet as the storm pulls away Wednesday evening. Also as the low digs into the area, a belt of strong southwest to westerly winds will set up primarily across the southern half of the forecast area, across San Bernardino, Clark and Mohave Counties ahead of the approaching cold front. The upper low shifts quickly to the east with shortwave ridging to northwesterly flow in place place on Thursday and Friday keeping conditions dry but temperatures well below the seasonal norms. Southwesterly flow will develop ahead of the next approaching trough on Sunday providing some additional moderation in temperatures. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...Winds remain out of the south to southwest through the remainder of the night, becoming gusty by mid- late this morning. The strongest gusts are expected in the afternoon and evening before decreasing overnight tonight. Other than wind, FEW-SCT clouds 7-10k feet through mid afternoon then becoming SCT- BKN 7-10k feet. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California... Winds generally remaining out of a southerly direction through the remainder of the night but overall light in most areas. Winds become gusty out of the south-southwest today and tonight with peak gusts in the late evening. Low clouds below 6k feet are possible at KBIH mid-late this morning through this evening and at KDAG this afternoon. Light shower activity and lower CIGS are possible at KBIH by late this afternoon into this evening. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && SHORT TERM...Morgan LONG TERM...Czyzyk AVIATION...Salmen For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.