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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service RENO NV

1125 AM PST Fri Dec 6 2019



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Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-

Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-

Northern Washoe County-

Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 

Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, 

Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 

Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach

1125 AM PST Fri Dec 6 2019



...Fog Dissipating This Afternoon with Winter Storm Starting

Tonight...



* This statement is focused on Western Nevada.



* Areas of low clouds and fog from this morning will gradually

  dissipate this afternoon. Travelers should still expect spots of

  fog on roadways above valley floors such as Mt Rose Highway,

  Highway 50 west of Carson City, and roads to Virginia City.



* A moderate winter storm will impact the Sierra and western

  Nevada starting this evening. For western Nevada, scattered

  light rain showers will develop overnight through most of

  Saturday. Strong and gusty winds with gusts of 40-50 mph are

  possible Saturday especially in the afternoon. Travel impacts

  due to wind are possible on normally wind prone roads.



* A period of heavier rains is likely Saturday late afternoon into

  the evening before changing to light snow showers by Sunday

  morning for lower valleys. The heavy rains could lead to minor

  flooding of poor drainage areas. Snow impacts to travel are

  possible early Sunday morning above 5000 feet, however 

  accumulation amounts will be light. Much more substantial snows 

  and travel impacts are expected in the Sierra.



* Prepare now for this next storm by ensuring your vehicle is

  ready for snow. Plan on there being travel delays due to rain or

  snow this weekend. Drivers of high profile vehicles should be

  prepared for strong winds and monitor for possible road

  restrictions Saturday. Also take some time to check and clean 

  gutters and drains around your property ahead of heavy rains.



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