Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
   Sierra Foothills Advisory Text 
No Warnings
   Northern Sierra Nevada Mt. Advisory Text 
Warning Description: Special Weather Statement

Warning Date: 2:35 PM PST on March 10, 2010

WarningSum:...Storm To Bring Snow And Gusty Winds To The Region Friday And
Friday Night...

Warning Message:An area of low pressure will reach the eastern Sierra and western
Nevada by Friday. Rain and snow is likely to develop over northeast
California late Friday morning...then spread into the Sierra and
western Nevada Friday afternoon and evening.
Snow levels will rise to 7000 feet Friday morning...then quickly
lower during the afternoon and evening as a cold front reaches the
area. By late Friday night...snow levels will likely drop to the
valley floors in western Nevada.
While uncertainty remains with snow accumulations associated with
the storm...the potential exists for several inches of snow in
the Lake Tahoe basin...Mono County...and northeast California west
of Highway 395. Up to foot of snow is possible near the Sierra
crest above 7000 feet through late Friday night. Winds will also
increase in the Sierra...with gusts up to 100 mph possible over
the higher ridges. 
The heaviest snow with this storm could reach Interstate 80 and
Highway 50 late Friday afternoon. The combination of heavy snow
and strong wind may impact travel over the Sierra passes and into
the Tahoe basin.
For western Nevada and the eastern Sierra slopes...the main
impact is likely to be strong winds ahead of the cold front.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible Friday afternoon
and evening...with stronger gusts in wind prone areas. Light snow
accumulations are possible Friday evening.
Anyone planning travel Friday or Saturday should continue to
monitor the latest forecasts and Road conditions. Check our
website at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for
updates on this approaching storm.
Http://weather.Gov/Reno
   West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Mt. Advisory Text 
Warning Description: Winter Storm Watch

Warning Date: 5:08 PM PST on March 10, 2010

WarningSum:...Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Friday Morning Through Late
Friday Night Above 3500 Feet...

Warning Message:The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter
Storm Watch above 3500 feet...which is in effect from Friday
morning through late Friday night for the mountains of western
Plumas County...Lassen park...and the northern Sierra.
* Snow accumulations: a foot or more over higher elevations.
* Elevation: 4500 feet dropping to 3500 feet by late Friday night.
* Timing: snow beginning Friday morning then becoming heavy during
  the day and continuing overnight.
* Locations include: Chester
* winds: southerly gusts exceeding 50 mph.
* Impacts: hazardous driving conditions for mountain roads such as
  Interstate 80...Highway 50...and Highway 70.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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   Sacramento Valley Advisory Text 
No Warnings
   Reno Nevada Advisory Text 
Warning Description: Special Weather Statement

Warning Date: 2:35 PM PST on March 10, 2010

WarningSum:...Storm To Bring Snow And Gusty Winds To The Region Friday And
Friday Night...

Warning Message:An area of low pressure will reach the eastern Sierra and western
Nevada by Friday. Rain and snow is likely to develop over northeast
California late Friday morning...then spread into the Sierra and
western Nevada Friday afternoon and evening.
Snow levels will rise to 7000 feet Friday morning...then quickly
lower during the afternoon and evening as a cold front reaches the
area. By late Friday night...snow levels will likely drop to the
valley floors in western Nevada.
While uncertainty remains with snow accumulations associated with
the storm...the potential exists for several inches of snow in
the Lake Tahoe basin...Mono County...and northeast California west
of Highway 395. Up to foot of snow is possible near the Sierra
crest above 7000 feet through late Friday night. Winds will also
increase in the Sierra...with gusts up to 100 mph possible over
the higher ridges. 
The heaviest snow with this storm could reach Interstate 80 and
Highway 50 late Friday afternoon. The combination of heavy snow
and strong wind may impact travel over the Sierra passes and into
the Tahoe basin.
For western Nevada and the eastern Sierra slopes...the main
impact is likely to be strong winds ahead of the cold front.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible Friday afternoon
and evening...with stronger gusts in wind prone areas. Light snow
accumulations are possible Friday evening.
Anyone planning travel Friday or Saturday should continue to
monitor the latest forecasts and Road conditions. Check our
website at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for
updates on this approaching storm.
Http://weather.Gov/Reno
227 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2010
...Storm to bring snow and gusty winds to the region Friday and
Friday night...
An area of low pressure will reach the eastern Sierra and western
Nevada by Friday. Rain and snow is likely to develop over northeast
California late Friday morning...then spread into the Sierra and
western Nevada Friday afternoon and evening.
Snow levels will rise to 7000 feet Friday morning...then quickly
lower during the afternoon and evening as a cold front reaches the
area. By late Friday night...snow levels will likely drop to the
valley floors in western Nevada.
While uncertainty remains with snow accumulations associated with
the storm...the potential exists for several inches of snow in
the Lake Tahoe basin...Mono County...and northeast California west
of Highway 395. Up to foot of snow is possible near the Sierra
crest above 7000 feet through late Friday night. Winds will also
increase in the Sierra...with gusts up to 100 mph possible over
the higher ridges. 
The heaviest snow with this storm could reach Interstate 80 and
Highway 50 late Friday afternoon. The combination of heavy snow
and strong wind may impact travel over the Sierra passes and into
the Tahoe basin.
For western Nevada and the eastern Sierra slopes...the main
impact is likely to be strong winds ahead of the cold front.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible Friday afternoon
and evening...with stronger gusts in wind prone areas. Light snow
accumulations are possible Friday evening.
Anyone planning travel Friday or Saturday should continue to
monitor the latest forecasts and Road conditions. Check our
website at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for
updates on this approaching storm.
   San Francisco Advisory Text 
No Warnings
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