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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service RENO NV 209 PM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-252300- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach 209 PM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...COLD THROUGH THIS WEEKEND WITH A STRONGER WINTER STORM LIKELY TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY... * Cold temperatures will linger through this weekend with highs only in the 30s to low 40s for western Nevada and 20s to mid 30s for Sierra valleys. Additional spotty, light snow showers will be possible mainly during the afternoon and evening hours, which may produce brief minor accumulations on Sierra roadways. * A stronger winter storm is likely to impact the region late Monday night through Wednesday, with the best chances for heavy Sierra snowfall from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. This will be a cold storm with snow levels close to the lower valley floors. Precipitation will be showery into western Nevada with best chances for spillover Tuesday. * Snow totals in the High Sierra could reach 2 to 3 feet, with 10-20 inches for the Tahoe Basin, around Mammoth Lakes, and mountainous areas of northeast CA west of US-395. Snow totals on valley floors of western Nevada could reach up to 2 inches, with 2 to 6 inches possible for foothill locations and Virginia City. However, the late March sun angle will limit accumulations on most road surfaces in lower elevations. * For Monday night through Tuesday evening: Gusty south to southwest winds will accompany the main cold front. This will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, further reducing visibility and bringing significant travel disruptions in the Sierra. Wind gusts to 40-50 mph in valley locations and over 100 mph along Sierra ridges may also bring difficulties for high profile vehicles, aviation interests, and backcountry recreation. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 211 PM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023 CAZ071-072-NVZ002-252300- /O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0012.230328T0100Z-230330T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 211 PM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches in the Tahoe Basin with 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet near and west of Highway 89 possible. Up to 3 inches in northeast California, except 8 to 16 inches above 5500 feet west of Highway 395 possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in valley locations with up to 100 mph along Sierra ridges. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates and strongest winds are anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Snow showers to continue into Wednesday with periods of locally intense snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended period of time. && $$