...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Snow accumulations 6 to 14 inches for valley floors, and 2 to 3 feet for Virginia City, the Virginia Highlands, and foothills above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible with whiteout conditions at times late Friday into Saturday. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Winds will increase during periods of lighter snowfall Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow may bring slick roads for the Friday morning commute. The heaviest snow is expected Friday night into Saturday morning. During the lighter snow period on Friday, another round of strong winds with gusts as high as 70 mph is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone areas could see gusts exceed 80 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. &&