CA WFO RENO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 2, 2022
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
430 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11
inches, except 1 to 2 feet west of highway 395. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with hazardous
conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated
on Thursday and could reach 3 inches per hour at times. The
combination of heavy snow and wind may bring periods of whiteout
conditions. For road conditions, check with Caltrans at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20
inches, except 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph with gusts near or above 100 mph over Sierra
ridges.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.
conditions impacting the morning...