September 19, 2019 – Showers linger across the mountains today, with dry and mild weather returning through the early weekend. Another system skims the area Sunday possibly bringing additional chances for mountain precipitation. Breezy north winds may be seen across the Valley early next week. Discussion Radar shows a few showers continuing early this morning […]
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Winter Storm Watch for higher elevations of Placer, El Dorado, Nevada counties on Wednesday
November 19, 2018 – Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night above 7000 feet. WHAT: Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet. Between 7000 and 8000 feet 4 to 8 inches are possible with 4 inches or less below 7000 […]
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Storm makes a quick exit, dry weekend ahead
January 19, 2018 – Showers and a few thunderstorms will taper off across the region by this evening. The active weather pattern will continue with another system expected to affect the region early next week. Discussion Satellite and radar imagery show the main band of precipitation along the frontal band shifting into central California early […]
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Freeze watch in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning for the high elevations
September 21, 2017 – The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * Areas Impacted: Carson Valley, Carson City, suburbs of Reno- Sparks, around Fallon, Lovelock and agricultural areas in Pershing County, Sierra Valley, Susanville and lower elevations of Lassen County. […]
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Flash Flood Watch for higher elevations of Sierra, Plumas, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado Counties this afternoon
August 5, 2017 – The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of California and Nevada, including the following areas, in California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County, and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Mineral and Southern […]
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Red Flag Warning for the high country Sunday afternoon
July 22, 2017 – The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from 3 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Sunday night. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms are expected for Sunday afternoon and evening. Any dry lightning strikes may cause new wildfires […]
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Red Flag Warning for Monday in eastern California and western Nevada
July 15, 2017 – The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Tuesday. […]
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Fire Weather Watch from Monday afternoon through Monday evening
July 14, 2017 – The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA: Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Zone 271 Western Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra/Eastern Nevada Counties, Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen […]
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Fire Weather Watch on Wednesday for the eastern Sierra and western Nevada
July 3, 2017 – Fire Weather Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds for most of the Sierra and western Nevada. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through […]
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Flood advisory: Snowmelt and increased water release from Lake Tahoe
April 21, 2017 – Water management officials report an increased released from Lake Tahoe will begin early Friday afternoon and may continue for a prolonged period of time. This is being done to make room for future snowmelt from a near record snowpack in the Tahoe Basin. Minor flooding is expected along sections of the […]
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97 Reno Flood – 20th Anniversary Commemorative Video
December 30, 2016 – Educational video commemorating the flood that impacted the Sierra and western Nevada in January 1997.