CA WFO RENO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 2, 2022
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WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1253 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches, except 10 to 20 inches west of Highway 395 possible.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph along
exposed ridgelines.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 pm Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
on Thursday. The combination of heavy snow and wind may bring
periods of whiteout conditions.
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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16
inches, except 14 to 26 inches above 7000 feet possible, highest
along the Sierra crest. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in
valley locations with gusts above 100 mph along the Sierra
crest.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening...