Cobre Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Cobre.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 12:11AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks. 1 to 4 inches of snow possible at lake level, highest on the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late today morning through this afternoon. Heavier snow showers could result in locally greater snow totals. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra crest today and Wednesday afternoons.

Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 12:06AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone locations along US-95 near Walker Lake may gust up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 12:06AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, mainly east of Fallon, including US-50. Wave heights on Pyramid Lake of 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

High Wind Warning issued April 20 at 11:34AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one mile or less in spots.

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 11:34AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, and Southwest Elko Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one mile or less in spots.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Reno NV on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Reno NV on this developing situation.

High Wind Warning issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are likely near dry lake beds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will impact travelers on Highway 95 between Beatty and Tonopah and State Route 264 through Fish Lake Valley and State Route 266.

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 2 PM PDT / MST to 11 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley South, Owens Valley North, and Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.