Wind Advisory 6, NWS Reno, NV

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WWUS75 KREV 140737 CCA
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Reno NV
1237 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

CAZ070-NVZ005-150745-
/O.COR.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Eagleville, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell,
Gerlach, and Empire
1237 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-150745-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Verdi, Gardnerville, and
Sparks
1237 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph with 
  wind prone areas along US-395/I-580 gusting up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-150745-
/O.COR.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Lovelock, Fernley, Nixon, Imlay,
and Silver Springs
1237 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave 
  heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.

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. Now is 
the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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-NVZ002-150745-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0010.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Tahoe City, Incline
Village, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Truckee, and Glenbrook
1237 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  wave heights 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CM

619 
WWUS75 KREV 142109
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
209 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

NVZ003-142215-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Virginia City, Verdi, and
Sparks
209 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NVZ004-152300-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Lovelock, Silver Springs,
Fallon, Nixon, and Imlay
209 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM PDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave 
  heights of 2 to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 7 AM 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. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.

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. Now is 
the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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-NVZ002-152300-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0010.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Tahoe City, Incline
Village, Stateline, Truckee, Glenbrook, and South Lake Tahoe
209 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM PDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and 
  wave heights 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 7 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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-NVZ005-152300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Empire, Eagleville, Gerlach,
and Fort Bidwell
209 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

JC

568 
WWUS75 KREV 150706
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

CAZ070-NVZ005-161200-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Empire, Cedarville, Fort
Bidwell, and Eagleville
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with 
  lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT 
  this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NVZ004-161200-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Imlay, Nixon, Fernley, Silver Springs,
Lovelock, and Fallon
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM 
PDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave 
  heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. For the Freeze Watch, 
  sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday 
  morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Friday morning.

* 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. 
  Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-161200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0010.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Stateline, Markleeville,
Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Tahoe City
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
7 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and 
  wave heights 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-161200-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Westwood, Portola, Loyalton, Sierraville,
and Susanville
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 27 degrees Friday 
  morning.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NVZ001-161200-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Yerington, Mina, Hawthorne, Schurz, and
Smith Valley
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 26 degrees Friday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NVZ003-161200-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Verdi, Virginia City, Sparks, and
Gardnerville
1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 26 to 30 degrees Friday 
  morning. Outside of urban areas, sub-freezing temperatures with 
  lows 20 to 25 degrees.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

GG

008 
WWUS75 KREV 160828
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

NVZ004-171500-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260416T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.W.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Fernley, Fallon, Imlay,
Lovelock, and Nixon
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday 
  morning.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-160930-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260416T1400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Tahoe City, Incline Village,
Stateline, Truckee, Markleeville, and South Lake Tahoe
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-171500-
/O.UPG.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.W.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell,
Eagleville, and Empire
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday 
  morning.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ071-171500-
/O.UPG.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.W.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Loyalton, Portola,
Susanville, and Westwood
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 27 degrees Friday 
  morning.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NVZ001-171500-
/O.UPG.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.W.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Schurz, Mina, Hawthorne, Yerington, and
Smith Valley
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 26 degrees Friday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NVZ003-171500-
/O.UPG.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.W.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Gardnerville, Sparks, and
Verdi
128 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 26 to 30 degrees Friday 
  morning. Outside of urban areas, sub-freezing temperatures with 
  lows 20 to 25 degrees.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
1244 PM PDT Mon Apr 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Dry and seasonable for Tuesday.

* Strong cold front brings winds and chances for snowfall Wednesday
  into Thursday. Widespread hard freezes likely Friday morning.

* Quiet weather and seasonable temperatures for the upcoming
  weekend, followed by another storm Monday-Tuesday next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

* Instability from cold trough overhead will yield a few snow and
  pellet showers this afternoon into the early evening. Mainly over
  the Eastern Sierra from Tahoe to Mammoth. 40-60% odds of seeing at
  least a dusting of snowfall. Patchy fog late tonight in the usual
  spots such as Truckee.

* Rather impressive looking cold front, not uncommon for April,
  forecast to roll through the Great Basin on Wednesday night into
  Thursday. That's our next weather maker. Winds will get breezy
  ahead of it Wednesday afternoon, but the strongest winds are
  expected for a 3-6 hour period around FROPA Wednesday night into
  early Thursday morning. Could approach wind advisory levels with
  30-50% chances of gusts exceeding 40 MPH. Post-frontal NW flow
  Thursday afternoon is favorable for strong winds in Mineral Co and
  along Hwy 95, which can produce sneaky gusts over 50 MPH.

* Precip with this front is tricky. It has the look of an inside
  slider which tend to overperform what most model QPF indicates
  with strong frontal forcing. RRFS high-res showing showers all the
  way west to Reno/Tahoe, with rain changing to snow Wednesday night
  into Thursday morning. The further east you go, the better odds of
  seeing snowfall. 20-40% odds of measurable snow for Reno/Tahoe,
  while Winnemucca has 75% chance. This pattern tends to shadow out
  the Eastern Sierra around Mammoth. In any case definitely a
  scenario to watch with potential Thursday morning commute impacts
  if we get snowfall.

* Post-frontal cold air is also notable with thicknesses dropping to
  528-534 dm late Thursday. Setting the stage for a rather frigid
  Friday morning if skies clear and winds lighten. Even urban
  centers like Reno have 40-60% odds of temps dropping below 28F,
  with 60-100% chances elsewhere. Any early season vegetation and
  irrigation systems would need to be protected ahead of time.

* Relatively quiet and seasonable weekend, with Saturday being the
  slight favourite to win "pick of the weekend" since winds will
  start to kick up Sunday afternoon ahead of our next storm. Decent
  consensus on a Pacific storm impacting the area Monday-Tuesday
  next week, but as usual many unknowns on rain vs snow vs wind.

* Pattern remains what I'd classify as "noisy" next week, with lots
  of variability between the AI ensemble systems. Some are showing
  cooler/showers others are more mild/dry, but none show major
  storms. With a large typhoon in the W Pac headed up into the mid-
  latitudes, that does tend to perturb the downstream flow enough to
  lessen confidence in Week 2-3 projections across the Western US.

-Chris

&&

.AVIATION...

* Cold air aloft will lead to SCT-BKN VFR-MVFR cumulus and
  stratocumulus through early evening, then dissipating to mostly
  clear skies tonight. Good confidence (80%) of freezing fog
  developing overnight and Tuesday morning at TRK and other favored
  valleys that had precip over the past weekend.

* Diurnal instability driven snow and pellet showers are expected
  (40-60% odds) over the Sierra TVL-MMH-BIH through early evening.
  Mainly MVFR conditions with mountain obscuration in those showers,
  but can't rule out some IFR snow showers with brief light
  accumulations possible on runways in the Eastern Sierra.

* Tuesday generally VFR with SCT high clouds associated with storm
  impacting the Pac NW. Westerly winds will get a little gusty in
  the afternoon, but gusts generally under 20 knots. Wednesday will
  see increased aviation impacts from winds and mountain wave
  turbulence as that storm and strong cold front approach the area.

-Chris

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

* The colder storms this past weekend brought non-trivial gains in
  snow water content to the Sierra, particularly between Donner
  Pass and Mammoth. 3-day SWE increases of 1 to 3" were seen in
  many NRCS SNOTELs with 4" at Echo Peak and CSSL near Tahoe and
  5.2" at Leavitt Lake near Sonora Pass.

* Generally April snowfalls don't benefit water supply outlook as
  much as mid-winter storms due to quicker melt this time of year
  with longer days and higher sun angles. But with near to below
  normal temperatures favored the next 1-2 weeks, this snowfall
  will stick around longer and contribute to April-July streamflow
  totals at least a little. For sure it keeps things from getting
  worse.

* This plus the likelihood of at least one more low-moderate end
  storm next week, should buy us 1-3 weeks of delay in what could
  have been a historically early meltout in the Sierra.

* Elsewhere in the region including much of NE California and far
  N Nevada, snowfall gains were more meager or non-existant. Also
  any snow that fell on bare ground, like on Peavine near Reno,
  won't last too long.

-Chris/Tim

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.
&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Reno NV
1055 PM PDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

0800 AM     Snow             Incline Village         39.27N 119.97W
04/13/2026  M14.0 Inch       Washoe             NV   Trained Spotter

            Spotter PL-17 in Incline Village measured 14
            inches of snow in the last 24 hours.

&&