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KEY MESSAGES

* Warming trend today and Tuesday

* Light precipitation possible in Central Nevada Tuesday night

* Dry conditions Wednesday through at least Sunday

* Gradual warming Thursday through Sunday

DISCUSSION

(This afternoon through Sunday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: A ridge of high pressure will move eastward across the Silver State this afternoon through Tuesday. A warming trend is expected today and Tuesday. High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be around five degrees warmer than yesterday afternoon. Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday afternoon will be about five degrees warmer than this afternoon.

An upper-level area of low pressure will move eastward over Central Nevada Tuesday night, resulting in a chance of light precipitation. Snow levels will start at around 7,000 feet Tuesday evening, before dropping to about 6,000 feet Tuesday night. The majority of this precipitation will be confined to White Pine County. Precipitation should end by 4 AM PST Wednesday morning.

A ridge of high pressure will build northward across the Silver State Thursday through Sunday. As a result, dry weather is expected in Northern and Central Nevada. A warming trend is anticipated Thursday through Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, high temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada will be around five degrees above normal for this time of year.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High forecast confidence regarding a warming trend today and Tuesday. Moderate forecast confidence in light precipitation in Central Nevada Tuesday night. Moderate forecast confidence regarding dry weather Wednesday through at least Sunday. Moderate forecast confidence in gradual warming Thursday through Sunday. No deviations or adjustments to the NBM model output.

AVIATION

VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals through at least the next 24 hours. Winds will be relatively light.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.