2 products issued by NWS for: Truckee CA
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 CAZ070>072-NVZ002-003-005-180600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.211017T2100Z-211018T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno- Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Hazardous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and moderately dry conditions. Strongest winds are expected along US-395 in the North Valleys, between Susanville and Doyle, Washoe Valley, and the Carson Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. 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. && $$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 315 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-181200- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0017.211018T0200Z-211018T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 315 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 7000 feet, 1 to 2 inches below 7000 feet to lake level. Localized higher amounts in heavier bands. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road conditions for Sierra passes with chain-controls and slow-downs possible. Hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of heavier snowbands are possible which could lead to rapidly deteriorating conditions and reductions in visibility. Isolated lightning strikes possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$