Wind Advisory 11, NWS Reno, NV

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

NVZ004-280300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Fallon, Lovelock, Fernley, Imlay,
and Silver Springs
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Waves 
  3 to 6 feet on Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility, 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...On Pyramid Lake, choppy lake waters and brief 
  periods of gusts over 30 mph are possible until 8 AM PDT Thursday.

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.

&&

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CAZ072-NVZ002-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Tahoe City, Glenbrook, Stateline,
Truckee, Incline Village, Markleeville, and South Lake Tahoe
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR 
LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 
  15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet. For 
  the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph. Gusts up to 80 mph on ridges. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake 
  Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Thursday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts exceeding 65 mph are possible for areas 
  downwind of the Carson Range such as Mount Rose Highway and Galena.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Northern Washoe County-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Susanville, Loyalton, Fort Bidwell,
Eagleville, Sierraville, Portola, Gerlach, Westwood, Cedarville,
and Empire
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. 
  Stronger gusts up to 75 mph possible along wind prone areas of 
  Highway 395. Additional strong gusts are possible along Surprise  
  Valley Road and along the Lassen Plumas County crest, where gusts 
  may exceed 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Sparks, Verdi, and
Gardnerville
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind 
  prone areas along Highway 395 and Interstate 580 could see gusts 
  in excess of 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could 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-NVZ001-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1800Z-250328T0300Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Lee
Vining, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Bridgeport, and Yerington
1052 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind 
  prone areas along Highway 395 and Sierra ridges could see gusts in 
  excess of 65 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 95 could see 
  gusts in excess of 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 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.

&&

$$

CJ/MC

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ072-NVZ002-280300-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250327T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T0828Z-250328T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Tahoe City,
Incline Village, Glenbrook, Truckee, and Markleeville
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 100 mph on ridgetops. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts exceeding 65 mph are possible for areas 
  downwind of the Carson Range such as Mount Rose Highway and Galena.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-280300-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T0828Z-250328T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Portola, Sierraville, Loyalton,
Eagleville, Westwood, Susanville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and
Cedarville
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. 
  Stronger gusts up to 70 mph possible along wind prone areas of 
  Highway 395. Additional strong gusts are possible along Surprise 
  Valley Road and along the Lassen Plumas County crest, where gusts 
  may exceed 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-280300-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T0828Z-250328T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Verdi, Gardnerville, and
Sparks
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind 
  prone areas along Highway 395 and Interstate 580 could see gusts 
  in excess of 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Lovelock, Nixon, Fallon, Silver
Springs, and Imlay
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Waves 
  3 to 5 feet on Pyramid Lake from mid-lake to northeastern shores.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility, 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-280300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.250327T1800Z-250328T0300Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Smith Valley, Mammoth Lakes, Mina,
Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Yerington, Schurz, Coleville, and
Hawthorne
128 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind 
  prone areas along Highway 395 and Sierra ridges could see gusts in 
  excess of 65 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 95 could see 
  gusts in excess of 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 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.

&&

$$

TF

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National Weather Service Reno NV
759 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-280400-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Surprise
Valley California-Northern Washoe County-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Mono
County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Greater Lake Tahoe
Area-
Including the cities of Stateline, Yerington, Sparks, Coleville,
Gardnerville, Sierraville, Fallon, Verdi, Loyalton, South Lake
Tahoe, Fernley, Markleeville, Glenbrook, Lovelock, Empire,
Mammoth Lakes, Bridgeport, Fort Bidwell, Eagleville, Portola,
Schurz, Virginia City, Westwood, Lee Vining, Susanville, Nixon,
Tahoe City, Incline Village, Mina, Cedarville, Imlay, Hawthorne,
Gerlach, Silver Springs, Smith Valley, and Truckee
759 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have subsided, thus we are allowing the advisory 
to expire. There will be isolated gusty winds across the region this 
evening, but winds will become light overnight into Friday morning.

$$

JC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
224 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Winds increase today from the southwest, and continue to increase
  into Thursday when winds become strong and gusty.

* Sierra showers begin this afternoon, with a wet and cool pattern
  remaining for the rest of the week.

* A series of systems will provide a wet and cool start to the
  month of April.

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.DISCUSSION...

Today will not be quite as warm across the western Nevada valleys,
although some valleys along US-95 look to achieve another 80 degree
day before a system moves in to change up our warming trend.

Early this morning will be a relatively quiet start, but winds will
begin to pick up along the Sierra ridges by late morning. This will
signal the arrival of the next system to bring showers to the
Sierra. Snow levels this morning are well above 9000 feet, so this
first round of early afternoon showers will largely be rain. In
fact, snow levels will remain elevated above pass level until the
frontal passage allows for a tap into cooler air for Thursday. This
later onset of snow showers will limit snow accumulations, with a 40-
50% chance for Donner Pass to receive 3 inches of snow by Friday
morning. As the system rotates inland, waves of precipitation will
continue through Saturday, bringing an additional 5 to 8 inches
to pass level.

As for the southwesterly winds at the front of this system, today's
afternoon gusts will approach 75-80 mph on the ridges, 55 to 60 mph
for wind prone areas and western Nevada valleys. If those winds
speeds don't impress, Thursday will be another strong wind day, with
a High Wind Watch for midday Thursday through Thursday night. Gusts
on the ridges will approach 100+ mph, wind prone and leeside valley
areas will see gusts to 75-80 mph. A Lake Wind Advisory for both
Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake has been issued for today. Hang onto
your hats, secure lawn furniture and decor and prepare for choppy
lakes, bumpy air travel, and blustery roadways including blowing
dust near desert sinks and dry lake beds.

Saturday evening will offer a brief break, but yet another wave of
moisture approaches for Sunday. This is part of the series of waves
that will keep showers in the forecast through the end of March into
early April. The moisture source of this atmospheric river is shown
by the GEFS to contain an integrated water vapor of 250 kg/(ms) for
the foothills of the western Sierra. While the confidence around the
moisture profile is moderate, the temperature profile with this
system is less clear. Ample moisture suggests a warmer airmass,
although the backside of this frontal system may be cold enough to
support snow down to around 6000 feet. Should this system come in as
a wetter, warmer system there could be some concerns for rising
rivers as snow melt and rains could combine to create issues. Stay
tunes as we work through the details for the early April system.
HRICH

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.AVIATION...

* FL100 winds increase from the SW to 40-50 kts by 21Z Wednesday and
  continue through 06Z Friday. Therefore, there is an increased
  chance for MDT-SVR mountain wave turbulence along with LLWS at
  Sierra (KSVE-KTRK-KTVL), and far western NV (KRTS-KRNO- KCXP-KMEV)
  terminals. Surface wind gusts Wednesday at main terminals will
  increase to 20-30kts, and increase further on Thursday with the
  potential of peaking at 40-50kts in the afternoon.

* Saturday for valley terminals will see the return to VFR
  conditions, with Sierra terminals wrapping up the showers as
  they exit by Saturday evening. Sunday another system approaches
  the Sierra, bringing gusty ridges and showers back to Sierra
  terminals for the afternoon, and potentially down to leeside
  valley terminals by Sunday evening.-Amanda/HRICH

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.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     NVZ001-003>005.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT Thursday
     NVZ002.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
     evening NVZ004.

CA...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     CAZ070-071.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT Thursday
     CAZ072.

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