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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 15, 2025, 3:34 AM PDT for Modoc County, California; 6 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 34 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
- Mar 15, 2025, 3:34 AM PDT (10:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 11:50 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Nw Reno, NV | Mesonet station NV013 Northwest Reno. |
| Mar 16, 1:40 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Nw Spanish Springs, NV | Mesonet station DESN2 Desert Springs. |
| Mar 16, 1:43 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Ene Stagecoach, NV | Mesonet station STGNV 2.8 E Stagecoach (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 1:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Sutcliffe, NV | Mesonet station MWQ63 Sutcliffe (REVWFO). |
| Mar 16, 2:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 91 | 8 Sw Nixon, NV | Mesonet station RGX Virginia Peak. |
| Mar 16, 2:22 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 5 Ene Yerington, NV | Mesonet station EW0588 Yerington. |
| Mar 16, 2:27 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 7 Sse Reno, NV | Mesonet station IEINV 6.7 SE Reno (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 2:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Nnw Virginia City, NV | Mesonet station FW0451 VC Highlands. |
| Mar 16, 3:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Sse Verdi, NV | Mesonet station NV052 South Verdi. |
| Mar 16, 3:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 2 Nne Washoe City, NV | Mesonet station GLCNV 2.3 NE Washoe City (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 3:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Ssw Virginia City, NV | Mesonet station NV044 Virginia City. |
| Mar 16, 3:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Ne Washoe City, NV | Mesonet station NV053 Pleasant Valley. |
| Mar 16, 3:36 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Ssw Sparks, NV | ASOS station KRNO Reno. |
| Mar 16, 3:47 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ssw New Washoe City, NV | Mesonet station XWSH Washoe Lake. |
| Mar 16, 4:01 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 10 Nne Trinity Junction, NV | Mesonet station TOUNV 10.1 NE Trinity Junction (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 4:16 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Nnw Virginia City, NV | Mesonet station FMFNV 4.3 NW Virginia City (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 4:21 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Washoe City, NV | Mesonet station BCBNV 1.5 N Washoe City (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 4:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Nnw Washoe City, NV | Mesonet station GALN2 Galena. |
| Mar 16, 5:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Sse Holbrook Junction, NV | Mesonet station NV061 Wild Oat Mountain. |
| Mar 16, 5:22 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Nnw Wabuska, NV | Mesonet station WBKNV 1.9 NW Wabuska (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 10 Nne Trinity Junction, NV | Mesonet station TORNV 9.8 NE Trinity Junction (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:33 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 W Fallon, NV | Mesonet station SHKNV 5.6 W Fallon (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 7:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 W Sun Valley, NV | Mesonet station FW0538 Reno. |
| Mar 16, 7:55 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 N Stead, NV | AWOS station KRTS Reno Stead. |
| Mar 16, 8:01 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 S Cold Springs Valley, NV | Mesonet station CLDNV 1.9 S Cold Springs Valley (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 8:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Sw Cold Springs Valle, NV | Mesonet station LIB34 Sok-257 Reno Park. |
| Mar 16, 8:37 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Wsw Stead, NV | Mesonet station RRTNV 2.0 SW Stead (NV DOT). |
| Mar 16, 9:07 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ese Cold Springs Vall, NV | Mesonet station AV157 2 WNW Stead. |
| Mar 16, 9:10 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ene Patrick, NV | Mesonet station NV063 Tracy. |
| Mar 16, 9:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 E Sutcliffe, NV | Mesonet station AHON2 4.5 E Sutcliffe (REVWFO). |
| Mar 16, 9:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 8 S Reno, NV | Mesonet station NV014 Arrowcreek. |
| Mar 16, 9:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ssw Sparks, NV | ASOS station KRNO Reno. |
| Mar 16, 10:05 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 8 Nne Cold Springs Vall, NV | Mesonet station GW4632 RENO. |
| Mar 16, 10:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 Ese Patrick, NV | Mesonet station PKYNV 5.8 E Patrick (NV DOT). |
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 00:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 107 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
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1529 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
299 WWUS75 KREV 151034 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 334 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025 CAZ070-NVZ003>005-161045- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.250316T1800Z-250317T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.250316T1800Z-250317T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Verdi, Fallon, Silver Springs, Empire, Fernley, Fort Bidwell, Gerlach, Eagleville, Virginia City, Nixon, Sparks, Cedarville, Lovelock, Imlay, and Gardnerville 334 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds over Pyramid Lake 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. 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. && $$ CJ
5 follow-up statements
071 WWUS75 KREV 152020 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 120 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025 CAZ070-NVZ003>005-170300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.250316T1800Z-250317T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California- Including the cities of Sparks, Silver Springs, Verdi, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Nixon, Lovelock, Imlay, Eagleville, Gardnerville, Fallon, Empire, Cedarville, Virginia City, and Gerlach 120 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds over Pyramid Lake 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near desert areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-170300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250316T1800Z-250317T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Yerington, Hawthorne, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 120 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility may also be possible due to blowing dust near desert areas. 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. && $$ MRC
325 WWUS75 KREV 160905 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 205 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 CAZ070-NVZ003>005-170600- /O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0003.250316T1800Z-250317T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Gerlach, Gardnerville, Verdi, Imlay, Cedarville, Virginia City, Fallon, Empire, Fernley, Silver Springs, Nixon, Lovelock, Sparks, Fort Bidwell, and Eagleville 205 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts exceeding 70 mph. Over Pyramid Lake winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and wave heights 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-170900- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250316T1800Z-250317T0900Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Mammoth Lakes 205 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NVZ001-171200- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250316T1800Z-250317T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Schurz, Yerington, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, and Mina 205 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility may also be possible due to blowing dust near desert areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CJ
074 WWUS75 KREV 160948 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 248 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 CAZ070-NVZ003>005-170600- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.250316T1800Z-250317T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Gerlach, Gardnerville, Verdi, Imlay, Cedarville, Virginia City, Fallon, Empire, Fernley, Silver Springs, Nixon, Lovelock, Sparks, Fort Bidwell, and Eagleville 248 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts exceeding 70 mph. Over Pyramid Lake winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and wave heights 3 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this 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. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0011.250316T1000Z-250317T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Truckee, Glenbrook, Markleeville, Incline Village, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, and Stateline 248 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-170900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250316T1800Z-250317T0900Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Mammoth Lakes 248 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NVZ001-171200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250316T1800Z-250317T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Schurz, Yerington, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, and Mina 248 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility may also be possible due to blowing dust near desert areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CJ
882 WWUS75 KREV 161922 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 NVZ004-171230- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0012.250317T1800Z-250318T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Nixon, Fernley, Fallon, Silver Springs, Lovelock, and Imlay 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone areas can expect gusts exceeding 70 mph. Over Pyramid Lake winds southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and wave heights 3 to 7 feet through this evening. For the Lake Wind Advisory Monday, over Pyramid Lake west to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-170600- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/ Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno- Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Gerlach, Eagleville, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fort Bidwell, Cedarville, Verdi, Sparks, and Empire 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone areas can expect gusts exceeding 70 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-170900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T0900Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NVZ001-171200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Mina, Yerington, Schurz, and Smith Valley 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 95 may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility may also be possible due to blowing dust near desert areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-170000- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Tahoe City, Stateline, Glenbrook, Truckee, Markleeville, Incline Village, and South Lake Tahoe 1222 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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. && $$ AY
966 WWUS75 KREV 170557 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 NVZ004-171200- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250317T0600Z-250317T1200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.250317T1800Z-250318T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Nixon, Silver Springs, Fernley, Lovelock, Imlay, and Fallon 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Monday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ003-170900- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.250317T0600Z-250317T0900Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Virginia City, Verdi, and Gardnerville 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-170700- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Empire, Fort Bidwell, Eagleville, and Gerlach 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds are slowly decreasing across the area. Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph possible through 2 AM PDT Monday. $$ NVZ001-171200- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T1400Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Mina, Hawthorne, Smith Valley, Schurz, and Yerington 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Reduced visibility is also possible due to blowing dust especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. 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. && $$ CAZ073-170900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T0900Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Bridgeport, and Mammoth Lakes 1057 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CJ
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 Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 15, 3:29 AM PDT, 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- * A brief lull in the active weather pattern for today, with below average temperatures and lighter winds. * Another winter storm will move in with strong winds starting Sunday afternoon, then heavy Sierra snowfall arrives Sunday night through Monday. * After the early week storm, chilly temperatures Tuesday will be followed by slight warming and periods of additional unsettled weather mid-late next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 3:29 AM PDT, 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
329 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
* A brief lull in the active weather pattern for today, with below
average temperatures and lighter winds.
* Another winter storm will move in with strong winds starting
Sunday afternoon, then heavy Sierra snowfall arrives Sunday
night through Monday.
* After the early week storm, chilly temperatures Tuesday will be
followed by slight warming and periods of additional unsettled
weather mid-late next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
* After Friday's round of gusty winds and higher elevation
snowfall, most of the area will get a break in the active
weather today. High resolution models have some light snow
showers across western Lassen toward Lassen Volcanic National
Park/Fredonyer Pass. Any accumulations will be light, with a
trace to at best 2". Temperatures for today will be around 10
degrees below average for mid-March. Winds will be much calmer
today areawide, but along the ridges from northern Mono County
into the Tahoe area could see wind gusts of 55-65 mph.
* The next system to impact the region is still on track to move
into the area Sunday and continue into Monday evening. There is
increasing confidence that this system will produce strong,
possibly damaging winds Sunday morning into the evening along
with heavy impactful snowfall in the Sierra.
* From the initial high-resolution model simulations, light snow
begins in Lassen County (west of US-395) by around 10am to noon,
with heavier snow by around 4-6pm. Light snow makes it into the
Tahoe area by around 4-6pm, with heavier snowfall by around
9-11pm. Most of the snowfall waits until 12-2am to reach the
crests in Mono County, with the heavier rates by around 4-6am.
As this heavier band of snowfall associated with the cold front
progresses south, there is around a 6-12 hour period where snow
rates are upwards 1-2"/hr. Snow levels through most of Sunday
will range from 5,500-6,000' in Lassen, 6,500' in Tahoe, to
around 7,000' in Mono County. These snow levels then drop
through Sunday night into Monday as cold air filters into the
region. Given that it's mid-March, snow liquid ratios will be
steady around 8-10:1 for a majority of Sunday, increasing to
around 10-12:1 by Monday morning.
* From northern Mono County northward, blended guidance has a
likely 80% chance for at least a foot of snow or more along the
Sierra crest above 7,000'. Farther south into Mono County toward
Mammoth Mountain, there is just a 20% chance for a foot of
snow. As such, we have issued new Winter Storm Warnings have
been issued for Lassen County above 5,000' and the Tahoe Basin.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been hoisted for Mono County. For
more details in timing and amounts, please visit
www.weather.gov/rev/winter.
* As for winds, models and blended guidance shows very strong
winds developing across the region prior to the arrival of the
cold front late Sunday. The strongest winds are still forecasted
to be along the Sierra front in the greater Reno metro area, the
inner basin and range primarily north of Mineral County, eastern
Lassen and the Surprise Valley in northeast CA, and northern
Washoe. Southwest winds will develop Sunday morning with
potential for widespread gusts of 45-55 mph and even higher
gusts upwards of 65 mph in wind prone areas. As such, both High
Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories have been hoisted across the
area. Please visit www.weather.gov/rev for more details
* After this system exits the region, we dry out Tuesday into
Wednesday morning. Additional systems are possible Wednesday and
also on Friday, with the best chances for more precipitation
north of US-50 in western NV and in the eastern Sierra.
-McKellar
&&
.AVIATION...
* For today, FL100 winds remain near 40-45 kts, with westerly
sustained winds of 10-15 kts and gusts of 20-25 kts at all W.NV
and Sierra terminals. This will produce areas of mountain wave
turbulence.
* Remnant light snow showers will continue through daybreak at
KTRK and KTVL. Western Nevada terminals (KRNO, KCXP, KMEV) will
see mainly VFR conditions.
* A stronger storm system Sunday afternoon into Monday will bring
gusty southwest winds (35-50 kts), significant mountain wave
turbulence and LLWS. Also, heavy Sierra snowfall with IFR/LIFR
conditions likely at Sierra terminals and potential impacts
extending into western NV. -McKellar
&&
.AVALANCHE...
Sunday-Monday Storm:
* For the Sierra Avalanche Center: Total SWE between 1.5-2.5",
SLRs of initially 8-10:1 Sunday increasing to 10-12:1 by Sunday
night. Snow levels start around 6,500' on Sunday, then drop to
5,000' Monday morning. Overall rates of 0.5-1"/hr at the start
of the storm, which will increase to 1-2"/hr when the heavier
band of snow moves through the area Sunday night into Monday
morning. Ridge top winds gusts upwards of 80-100 mph from the
W/SW.
* For the Bridgeport and Eastern Sierra avalanche Centers: Total
SWE between 0.5-1.25", SLRs of initially 8-10:1 Sunday
increasing to 10-12:1 by Sunday night. Snow levels start around
7,000' on Sunday, then drop to 6,000' Monday morning. Overall
rates of 0.5-1"/hr at the start of the storm, which will
increase to 1-2"/hr when the heavier band of snow moves through
the area Monday morning. Ridge top winds gusts upwards of 80-100
mph from the W/SW. -McKellar
&&
.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...High Wind Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday NVZ003>005.
Winter Storm Warning from 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday NVZ002.
CA...High Wind Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday CAZ070.
Winter Storm Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday
CAZ071.
Winter Storm Warning from 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday CAZ072.
Winter Weather Advisory from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday CAZ073.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 3:28 AM PDT | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more | 68 hr |
| Mar 15, 3:28 AM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Mono | 68 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:20 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | REV | Mono | 42 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.