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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this winter storm warning at Nov 24, 2024, 4:25 AM PST for 5 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Nov 25, 2024, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 36 hr. 7 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
- Nov 24, 2024, 4:25 AM PST (12:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2024, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 26, 2024, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 6:32 AM PST | SNOW 1 | 2 N Bear Valley, CA | 24 hour snowfall total of 1 inch at Bear Valley. |
| Nov 26, 7:12 AM PST | SNOW 8 | Mt. Rose Ski Base, NV | |
| Nov 26, 7:59 AM PST | SNOW 9 | Palisades Tahoe At Alpi, CA | Base / Alpine lodge / Upper mtn totals: 1 / 4 / 9 / inches. |
| Nov 26, 7:59 AM PST | SNOW 9 | Palisades Tahoe Ski Bas, CA | Base / Alpine lodge / Upper mtn totals: 1 / 4 / 9 inches. |
| Nov 26, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 6 | 1 Ssw Northstar Ski Bas, CA | Storm Total Snowfall: 29 inches. |
| Nov 26, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 23 | Mammoth Mountain Ski Ba, CA | Storm Total Snowfall: 30 inches. |
| Nov 26, 8:25 AM PST | SNOW 10.6 | 1 Sw Toms Place, CA | Liquid Equivalent: 0.80 inches. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 166 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
- 1458 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 149 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
430 WWUS45 KREV 241225 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 425 AM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 CAZ072-NVZ002-251230- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0008.241125T1200Z-241127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T1500Z-241127T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Incline Village, Stateline, Truckee, Markleeville, Tahoe City, Glenbrook, and South Lake Tahoe 425 AM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with isolated higher amounts up to 30 inches near the Sierra crest. At elevations below 7000 feet snow amounts of 5 to 9 inches. Ridge winds will be gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-251230- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0008.241125T1200Z-241127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T1200Z-241127T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Mammoth Lakes 425 AM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with isolated areas near the Sierra crest up to 3 feet. Ridge winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-251230- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0008.241125T1200Z-241127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0031.241125T0000Z-241127T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Westwood, Portola, Sierraville, Loyalton, and Susanville 425 AM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches west of Highway 395 with higher amounts up to 1 foot along ridges. Ridge winds of 25-35 mph and gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on Monday night into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ HC
7 follow-up statements
443 WWUS45 KREV 242004 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1204 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 CAZ072-NVZ002-252215- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T2100Z-241127T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Glenbrook, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Incline Village, Stateline, and South Lake Tahoe 1204 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with 2 to 8 inches elsewhere. Ridge winds will be gusting as high as 90 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ073-252215- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T1200Z-241127T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, and Lee Vining 1204 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with areas near the Sierra crest possibly receiving 3 feet or more. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-252215- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0031.241125T0000Z-241127T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Susanville, Loyalton, Sierraville, Westwood, and Portola 1204 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches west of Highway 395 with higher amounts up to 1 foot along ridges. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WH
373 WWUS45 KREV 251025 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 225 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 CAZ073-261030- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T1200Z-241127T1800Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Lee Vining 225 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with areas near the Sierra crest receiving 3 feet or more. Below 7500 feet, snow accumulations of 1 to 8 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-261030- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T2100Z-241127T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, Stateline, Tahoe City, Truckee, and Incline Village 225 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, 1 to 4 inches at lake level, and 4 to 12 inches west of Lake Tahoe. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-261030- /O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Portola, and Loyalton 225 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395 with higher amounts up to 1 foot along ridges. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on Monday night into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CJ
911 WWUS45 KREV 251312 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 512 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 CAZ073-261315- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T1800Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Lee Vining 512 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with areas near the Sierra crest receiving 3 feet or more. Below 7500 feet, snow accumulations of 1 to 8 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-261315- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T2100Z-241127T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, Stateline, Tahoe City, Truckee, and Incline Village 512 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, 1 to 4 inches at lake level, and 4 to 12 inches west of Lake Tahoe. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph and wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ071-261315- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Portola, and Loyalton 512 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395 with higher amounts up to 1 foot along ridges. Ridge winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be tonight into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CJ
424 WWUS45 KREV 251548 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 748 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 CAZ072-NVZ002-261600- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0013.241125T1600Z-241127T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Stateline, Markleeville, Tahoe City, Incline Village, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, and Glenbrook 748 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, 1 to 4 inches at lake level, and 4 to 12 inches west of Lake Tahoe. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph and wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-261600- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T1800Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, and Lee Vining 748 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with areas near the Sierra crest receiving 3 feet or more. Below 7500 feet, snow accumulations of 1 to 8 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-261600- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Loyalton, Sierraville, Susanville, Portola, and Westwood 748 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395 with higher amounts up to 1 foot along ridges. Ridge winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be tonight into Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WH
317 WWUS45 KREV 261016 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 216 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 CAZ072-NVZ002-270000- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Glenbrook, Incline Village, Truckee, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, and Stateline 216 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches expected above 7000 feet, with higher amounts of 4 to 12 inches near and south of CA 88 above 7000 feet. Lake Tahoe level areas up to 3 inches of snow. Ridge winds gusting to 85 mph. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes today. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds occurring this morning will decrease through the day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-270600- /O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0600Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 216 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with localized areas up to 3 feet on the Sierra crest. Below 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes today. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ071-261800- /O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-241126T1800Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Westwood, Susanville, Sierraville, and Loyalton 216 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches west of Highway 395 with localized amounts up to 6 inches near and north of Highway 44. Ridge winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Snow showers will continue into the afternoon, with localized hazardous conditions possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly decrease through the morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CJ
670 WWUS45 KREV 261759 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 959 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 CAZ071-261900- /O.EXP.KREV.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-241126T1800Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Loyalton, Portola, Sierraville, Susanville, and Westwood 959 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... Snowfall accumulations are projected to decrease below criteria with only light snow showers continuing through this afternoon into the evening. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire on time. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-270000- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Markleeville, Tahoe City, Glenbrook, Stateline, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee 959 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches expected above 7000 feet, with higher amounts of 4 to 12 inches near and south of CA 88 above 7000 feet. Lake Tahoe level areas up to 3 inches of snow. Ridge winds gusting to 85 mph. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes today. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds occurring this morning will decrease through the day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-270600- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0600Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, and Bridgeport 959 AM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with localized areas up to 3 feet on the Sierra crest. Below 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes today. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AY
641 WWUS45 KREV 262354 WSWREV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 354 PM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 CAZ073-270100- /O.CAN.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0600Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, and Bridgeport 354 PM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR MONO COUNTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED... Snowfall accumulations are projected to decrease below criteria with only light snow showers continuing through the remainder of this afternoon into the evening. Therefore, the Winter Storm Warning for Mono County has been cancelled. Travelers should continue to use caution going through this area as slick and snowpacked roads will cause hazardous driving conditions. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-270100- /O.EXP.KREV.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Incline Village, Tahoe City, Markleeville, Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Glenbrook 354 PM PST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Snowfall accumulations are projected to decrease below criteria with only light snow showers continuing through the remainder of this afternoon into the evening. Therefore, this Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire at 4 PM PST. Travelers should continue to use caution going through this area as slick and snowpacked roads will cause hazardous driving conditions. $$ MRC
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 24, 2:35 AM PST, 1 hour 50 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 24, 2:35 AM PST, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
235 AM PST Sun Nov 24 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
* Enjoy a short break in the active weather through early Monday
morning with just a few lingering showers and afternoon breezes.
* Another storm brings more valley rain, mountain snow and gusty
Sierra ridge winds Monday through Wednesday morning.
* For the Thanksgiving weekend expect generally dry conditions and
cool temperatures.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
It is break time! Enjoy generally fair weather conditions today
into very early tomorrow morning. We are only expecting a few
brief rain and snow showers through the day as the environment
remains a bit unsettled, and some breezy and typical afternoon
winds. Winds remain a bit gusty over the Sierra crest ahead of the
next system, otherwise no significant impacts are expected.
Another wave approaches the area on Sunday evening. The first hint
of this will be winds increasing over the Sierra ridges tonight.
Winds continue to strengthen overnight resulting in gusty winds
again by Monday afternoon. Winds are not expected to be as strong
as this past weekend, but expect gusts in the 30-45 mph range in
the valleys with stronger winds over wind prone areas. Ridgetop
winds will keep blowing until at least Tuesday morning. Wind conditions
improve by Tuesday afternoon and/or evening.
The snow levels with this system will be fluctuating between 5-7
kft from Monday through Wednesday. HREF members show at least two
distinct bands of precipitation, one focusing over NE CA and the
other towards the Eastern Sierra. Therefore, it appears that
impacts start over Lassen and Plumas on Sunday night. Amounts will
be in the range of 5-8 inches above 7000 ft with isolated areas
up to 10-12" in the highest peaks. The second band will be
affecting the Tahoe Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The greatest
amounts will be expected over Mono county as ECMWF EFI indicates
an anomalous event in the southern side of the Sierra. Current,
forecast accumulations also show a signal for heavy snow in the
area. The Tahoe basin near the Sierra crest has a 10-30% of
observing 2 ft of snow, while near the crest in the Eastern Sierra
the chances shoot up to 60-90% above 8000 ft. Mono county could
still see impacts into Wednesday afternoon as the system leaves,
but there is still some uncertainty with the timing. Snow amounts
in the Sierra between 5000-7000 feet near the Tahoe basin will
range from 4-9 inches with a 20-60% chance of exceeding 6 inches.
Therefore, expect winter warning and advisories in the mountains
to highlight impacts.
For western NV, we are expecting mostly rain, as snow levels
remain too high. Anyway, between 0.2 to 0.5 inches of rain are
likely, especially the farther west we go. There are some low
chances for snow (around 20%) in the valleys towards the end of
the event on Wednesday. It is unlikely that we will see any snow
accumulations as the moisture leaves the region with the arrival
of the colder air on Wednesday morning.
Conditions improve on Wednesday afternoon as the system moves
east, and it is replaced by a northwesterly dry and cool flow.
Therefore, expect drier conditions with a few lingering showers,
especially south of Highway 50. Temperatures will be in a slow
warm up trend, but we should remain below normal for late
November.
-Crespo
&&
.AVIATION...
VFR conditions prevail through 12Z Monday, especially over western
NV. A few exceptions likely due to brief showers across the region.
KTRK, and similar areas will be developing FZFG in the early morning
hours between 09-15Z. We are also expecting mountain obscurations as
low clouds remain in the Sierra. Winds will be light and VRB during
the overnight hours, then become from the S and SW between 5-10 kts
and gusts up to 20 kts from 20Z to 01Z. Stronger winds expected
overnight at KMMH and vicinity. Turbulence and LLWS return after 03Z
tonight as FL100 winds start to increase with the approach of the
next system.
Conditions continue to deteriorate on Monday after 12Z with the
next system bringing valley rain and mountain snow above 5 kft.
-Crespo
&&
.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday
afternoon NVZ002.
CA...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday
afternoon CAZ071>073.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 4:25 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Lassen, Plumas, Sierra | 54 hr |
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