Carson Colony Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:43PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* CHANGES...Increased snow amounts to reflect the current forecast. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late Friday afternoon into Friday evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

High Wind Watch issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395/I-580 may see gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire, Hawk Fire, and Bull Fire burn areas.

Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* CHANGES...Increased wind gusts for wind prone areas. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts could reach up to 55 mph along wind prone areas along US-50 and US-95. Waves heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Gusty winds may also cause blowing dust downwind of desert sinks, reducing visibility.

Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 10:29AM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 8:15AM PST until November 13 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Sustained south winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST Friday morning until 3 AM PST early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Driving will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Carson Colony.

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