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48 mph winds recorded in Reno; Sierra storm coming
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:04pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Winter-like weather is blowing into northern Nevada and the Sierra with winds already gusting up to nearly 50 mph in the Reno area.The National Weather Service issued a winter wea...
(UPDATED) Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:24am
By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
Lake Tahoe weather: Chilly temps, more snow expected this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A fast-moving cold front hit the Truckee/Tahoe region Monday night, beginning a period of colder weather and likely bringing more snow, according to the National Weather Service ...
More cold, some snow on the way
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 2:41pm
Another change in the skies over Lake Tahoe is in the forecast this week, the National Weather Service in Reno reports Sunday.
After a weekend of sunny blue skies and warm weather a cold front will move into the area late Monday giving way to cooler temperatures and a chance of snow in the Sierra on Tuesday. Later in the week, a colder and wetter system will move through the Lake Tahoe region, with possible periods of heavy snow, according to the weather service.
Wrap it up: It's gonna get cold
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:36am
A cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada today, bringing a significant cooling trend. High temperatures will struggle to get out of the 50s even in the warmest valleys on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, while morning lows will drop below freezing everywhere, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow in Sierra by midweek; 10 inches possible above 7,000 feet
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 12:40pm
UPDATE: 5:25PM: Wind, rain and snow in the Sierra is what's shaping up for this week for the Lake Tahoe region. With the potential of up to 10 inches of snow possible in the Sierra above 7,000 feet, a winter storm watch has been issued, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow on the way? Weather advisory issued for Sierra
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 9:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a storm on the way next week, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for South Lake Tahoe and much of the region."After a period of rela...
Flash flood watch continues through 11 p.m.
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 3:45pmUpdate 6:05 p.m.: Moderate to heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, along with several lightning strikes. Lightning likely caused one spot fire high in the trees south of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. It appeared, however, that heavy rain doused the flames.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 tonight for portions of California and Western Nevada including the greater Lake Tahoe area, Carson City and Reno.
Thunderstorms move over Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 4:31pmA band of thunderstorms, carrying pea to marble-sized hail, heavy wind and lightning has moved over the Lake Tahoe region late Sunday. The National Weather Service in Reno began tracking the strong thunderstorm system near Carnelian Bay on the north side of Lake Tahoe nears Kings Beach.
The storm, moving southwest at around 10 mph, carries many lightning bolts, moderate rain amounting to about one half inch per hour, which is reducing visibility in the basin to less than three miles.
