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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Reno, NV

December 26, 20244 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 26, 2024, 12:50 PM PST for 4 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 27, 2024, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2024, 12:50 PM PST (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2024, 1:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2024, 1:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 219 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 2024-12-26Temperature 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 2024-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 493 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1959 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
104 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
493 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
496 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

096 
WWUS75 KREV 262050
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1250 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272100-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0009.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Verdi, Sparks, Virginia City, Schurz,
Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Smith Valley, Bridgeport, Mina,
Yerington, Lee Vining, Hawthorne, and Gardnerville
1250 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph. Ridge winds gusting as high as 140 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area. The strongest winds are expected to be 
  during the overnight hours. Winds will be diminishing during the 
  late morning hours especially for valleys, but will still be gusty 
  over wind prone areas and mountain ridges.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-271500-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0022.241227T1200Z-241227T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Empire, Fort Bidwell, Eagleville,
Cedarville, and Gerlach
1250 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, 
  Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-270100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-241227T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Silver Springs, Lovelock,
Fernley, Imlay, and Nixon
1250 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 1 
  to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

HC
6 follow-up statements
419 
WWUS75 KREV 262057
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1257 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0009.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Verdi, Sparks, Virginia City, Schurz,
Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Smith Valley, Bridgeport, Mina,
Yerington, Lee Vining, Hawthorne, and Gardnerville
1257 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph. Ridge winds gusting as high as 140 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area. The strongest winds are expected to be 
  during the overnight hours. Winds will be diminishing during the 
  late morning hours especially for valleys, but will still be gusty 
  over wind prone areas and mountain ridges.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-272100-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0022.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Empire, Fort Bidwell, Eagleville,
Cedarville, and Gerlach
1257 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, 
  Northern Washoe County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-270100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-241227T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Silver Springs, Lovelock,
Fernley, Imlay, and Nixon
1257 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 1 
  to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

HC
051 
WWUS75 KREV 270112
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
512 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

NVZ004-271300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-241227T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0047.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Silver Springs, Nixon, Fernley,
Lovelock, and Imlay
512 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...NEW LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST FRIDAY FOR 
PYRAMID LAKE...
...PREVIOUS LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

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

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-271300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0009.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Mono County-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Yerington, Gardnerville,
Hawthorne, Sparks, Coleville, Schurz, Smith Valley, Mammoth
Lakes, Virginia City, Bridgeport, Verdi, and Mina
512 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph. Ridge winds gusting as high as 140 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area. The strongest winds are expected to be 
  during the overnight hours. Winds will be diminishing during the 
  late morning hours especially for valleys, but will still be gusty 
  over wind prone areas and mountain ridges.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-271300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.241227T0900Z-241227T2100Z/
Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Empire, Eagleville, Gerlach, Fort
Bidwell, and Cedarville
512 PM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, 
  Northern Washoe County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

CM
994 
WWUS75 KREV 270949
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
149 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Schurz, Gardnerville, Mammoth Lakes,
Sparks, Coleville, Bridgeport, Hawthorne, Smith Valley, Lee
Vining, Mina, Virginia City, Verdi, and Yerington
149 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting as high as 125 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, including areas along 
  Highway 395 and Highway 95 near Walker Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area. Winds will diminish some during the late 
  morning hours for valleys, but will remain strong in wind prone 
  areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280100-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Imlay, Nixon, Lovelock, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Fallon
149 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON 
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 
  to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell,
Eagleville, and Empire
149 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, 
  Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

WH
436 
WWUS75 KREV 271441
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
641 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Schurz, Gardnerville, Mammoth Lakes,
Sparks, Coleville, Bridgeport, Hawthorne, Smith Valley, Lee
Vining, Mina, Virginia City, Verdi, and Yerington
641 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting as high as 120 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, including areas along 
  Highway 395 and Highway 95 near Walker Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ071-272100-
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Loyalton, Portola,
Susanville, and Westwood
641 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong cross winds are expected along Highway 395 from Susanville 
  to Reno and will make travel difficult for trucks and other high 
  profiled vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell,
Eagleville, and Empire
641 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, 
  Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Imlay, Nixon, Lovelock, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Fallon
641 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 
  to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

WH
942 
WWUS75 KREV 271739
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
939 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Mina, Lee Vining, Gardnerville,
Yerington, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, Mammoth Lakes, Virginia City,
Schurz, Coleville, Bridgeport, Verdi, and Sparks
939 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Ridge 
  winds gusting as high as 120 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson 
  City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles, including areas along 
  Highway 395 and Highway 95 near Walker Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area. Winds will diminish some during the late 
  morning hours for valleys, but will remain strong in wind prone 
  areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food and water 
on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-280100-
/O.EXA.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Incline
Village, Truckee, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, and Stateline
939 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-272100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Surprise Valley
California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Loyalton, Portola, Sierraville, Gerlach,
Susanville, Westwood, Empire, Eagleville, Cedarville, and Fort
Bidwell
939 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong cross winds are expected along Highway 395 from Susanville 
  to Reno and will make travel difficult for trucks and other high 
  profiled 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Fallon, Imlay, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Lovelock
939 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 
  to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

HC
686 
WWUS75 KREV 272055
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1255 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ073-NVZ001-003-272200-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Mina, Lee Vining, Gardnerville,
Yerington, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, Mammoth Lakes, Virginia City,
Schurz, Coleville, Bridgeport, Verdi, and Sparks
1255 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat has ended. However, gusty southwest winds persist with 
gusts up to 45 mph for the next few hours. Isolated portions of Mono 
county could still have stronger gusts this afternoon.

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-272200-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2100Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Surprise Valley
California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Loyalton, Portola, Sierraville, Gerlach,
Susanville, Westwood, Empire, Eagleville, Cedarville, and Fort
Bidwell
1255 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat has ended. Although gusts up to 35 mph are possible this 
afternoon.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-280100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Incline
Village, Truckee, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, and Stateline
1255 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ004-280100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-241228T0100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Fallon, Imlay, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Lovelock
1255 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 
  to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a 
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing 
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

HC

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 26, 1:48 AM PST, 11 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 1:48 AM PST, 11 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
148 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...

* Periods of gusty winds, valley rain, and mountain snow to impact
  recreation and travel today and Friday.

* There is another storm possible for Sunday into Monday with more
  wind, snow and rain possible.

* Dry and mild weather trend is favored to kick off the start of
  2025.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

The active weather arrives returns to the Sierra and western Nevada
with bouts of Sierra snow, rain and strong winds. The first system
arrives today and persists, in some fashion, through Friday with
another storm projected for Sunday into Monday. Let's take a glance
of some of the details.

WINDS: Plan on strong, gusty winds along the Sierra through the
weekend with limited periods of lower wind speeds. Wind gusts along
the high Sierra, particularly from Tahoe northward will see periods
of wind gusts nearing 80-100 mph. Slide mountain already saw wind
gusts 110-113 mph around 1 AM. Strongest wind periods will be this
morning, Friday morning, with a bit of a break on Saturday and a
resurgence on Sunday. Valley and foothill winds will also be
problematic the next few days. Wind gusts kicked up along the Sierra
front between 12a-1a this morning with gusts at the office exceeding
50 mph. For more details on the winds for today, see the Wind
Advisory. The wind forecast is trending toward another round of
strong winds for Friday morning and Sunday. Just as an example
blended guidance shows a 85% chance of wind gusts exceeding 50 mph
for the Sunday storm. The strong winds through the end of the week
will impact backcountry recreation, aviation, and high profile
vehicle travel through the weekend.

RAIN/SNOW: Precipitation potential returns today with multiple
rounds of high Sierra snow and valley rain through Friday afternoon.
Snow levels start out relatively low (5500-6000 feet) and then
gradually rise up to near 7500 feet by early Friday morning. Be sure
to check the roads before you go since road conditions will be quite
variable with the fluctuating snow levels. Rain or snow will result
in slick road conditions, so let's take it easy until conditions dry
out near the New Year. See the Winter Weather Advisory for the
latest snow totals projected for this storm through Friday. Western
Nevada won't see much precipitation today, with only light
intermittent showers blowing over. Better potential for
precipitation in western Nevada arrives late this evening into early
Friday morning. Another system Sunday brings Sierra snow and valley
rain, but the snow levels will remain on the higher end (around 7000-
7500 feet).

Early next week, following the Sunday-Monday storm, the pattern is
projected to trend drier to ring in 2025 as the storm track migrates
northward toward the Pacific Northwest once again.

-Edan

&&

.AVIATION...
The next winter storm is en route tonight with LLWS impacts ongoing
for all terminals through much of Thursday as FL100 winds near 80
kts. Surface wind gusts will peak between 11-18z today with gusts
approaching 30-40 kts.

Ongoing intermittent light snow showers will impact KTVL and KTRK
through today into Friday with periods of MVFR/IFR conditions.
Precipitation type will start as wet snow early Thursday and
transition to wetter rain by early Friday.

Best potential for wetting rainfall for western NV terminals arrives
on Friday 6z-12z. Another round of strong winds pushes in Friday
morning with similar LLWS and turbulence concerns from Fri 9a-18z.

-Edan

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Wind Advisory until noon PST today NVZ003-005.

     Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST Friday NVZ002.

     Lake Wind Advisory until 5 PM PST this afternoon NVZ004.

CA...Wind Advisory until noon PST today CAZ070.

     Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST Friday CAZ071>073.

&&

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 26, 10:02 AM PST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Reno NV
1002 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0108 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 W Reno                39.53N 119.89W
12/26/2024                   Washoe             NV   Public

            Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken;
            Shingles blown off.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 26, 10:15 AM PST, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Reno NV
1015 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0120 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Mount Rose Summit 39.31N 119.88W
12/26/2024  M122 MPH         Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SLIDE 0.9 E Mount Rose
            Summit (DRI).

0140 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSE Verdi             39.49N 119.98W
12/26/2024  M88 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV052 South Verdi.

1245 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 SW Nixon              39.75N 119.46W
12/26/2024  M87 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station RGX Virginia Peak.

0945 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Mammoth Mountain Ski Su 37.63N 119.03W
12/26/2024  M83 MPH          Mono               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MTH03 1.7 S Mammoth Mountain
            (MAMMOTH).

1159 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NE Carson City        39.20N 119.73W
12/25/2024  M80 MPH          Carson City        NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station CAPN2 Carson City Carson
            City.

0150 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SW New Washoe City    39.27N 119.82W
12/26/2024  M77 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station WASNV 3.2 S Washoe City (NV
            DOT).

1110 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Heavenly Ski Base 38.94N 119.92W
12/25/2024  M73 MPH          El Dorado          CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station HVRGM Mid Station Gondola
            Weather Stat.

0130 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SE Heavenly Valley    38.91N 119.83W
12/26/2024  M73 MPH          Douglas            NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV065 Sheridan.

0140 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NW Reno               39.56N 119.85W
12/26/2024  M73 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV013 Northwest Reno.

0425 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NNE Leavitt Meadows   38.40N 119.53W
12/26/2024  M73 MPH          Mono               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XMPC1 Mean Peak.

0143 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Lakeview          39.26N 119.83W
12/26/2024  M69 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SRNNV 3.7 NW Lakeview (NV
            DOT).

0154 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Lakeview          39.23N 119.81W
12/26/2024  M69 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SR2NV 1.3 NW Lakeview (NV
            DOT).

0128 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Lakeview          39.23N 119.81W
12/26/2024  M68 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SRSNV 1.3 NW Lakeview (NV
            DOT).

0154 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Washoe City        39.31N 119.83W
12/26/2024  M68 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station WSVNV 1.3 SW Washoe City (NV
            DOT).

0206 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSW Stead             39.62N 119.89W
12/26/2024  M64 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station RRKNV 1.5 SW Stead (NV DOT).

0220 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Mammoth Mountain  37.63N 119.02W
12/26/2024  M64 MPH          Mono               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MTH16 Chair 9 Twr 15.

0220 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Mammoth Mountain Sk 37.63N 119.02W
12/26/2024  M64 MPH          Mono               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MTH15 Chair 9 Twr 11.

0138 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ESE Diamond Peak Ski  39.24N 119.88W
12/26/2024  M63 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station LVYN2 Little Valley.

0220 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSW Reno              39.48N 119.86W
12/26/2024  M63 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV003 Caughlin.

0150 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Sun Valley        39.57N 119.80W
12/26/2024  M62 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NNSC 2.3 SW Sun Valley
            (DRI).

0200 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 ESE Verdi             39.50N 119.92W
12/26/2024  M62 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV011 West Reno.

0350 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 S Minden              38.93N 119.78W
12/26/2024  M62 MPH          Douglas            NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV021 Sw Gardnerville.

0143 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 ENE Spooner Summit    39.12N 119.84W
12/26/2024  M61 MPH          Carson City        NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SPONV 3.2 E Spooner Summit
            (NV DOT).

0220 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Washoe City       39.34N 119.80W
12/26/2024  M61 MPH          Washoe             NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station BCBNV 1.5 N Washoe City (NV
            DOT).

0302 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Sweetwater Summit       38.51N 119.21W
12/26/2024  M61 MPH          Lyon               NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SWWNV Sweetwater Summit (NV
            DOT).

0100 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Palisades Tahoe a 39.16N 120.23W
12/26/2024  M60 MPH          Placer             CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SCTAM 0.8 SW Alpine Meadows
            (TAHOE).

0120 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Loyalton            39.68N 120.22W
12/26/2024  M60 MPH          Sierra             CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station LIB22 Cem41-Garage Pit Rd.

&&

HC

The office that day

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

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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.