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KEY MESSAGES

* Cold temperatures tonight with single digit and sub-zero lows for Sierra valleys.

* Refreezing of daytime snowmelt could lead to icy conditions tonight and areas of freezing fog in the Sierra.

* High pressure will provide dry and mild weather next week with light breezes and strengthening valley inversions.

DISCUSSION

Brisk conditions are currently in place after our early morning cold front and snowband last night. Afternoon highs today remained in the 30 degree range for W.Nevada valleys with 20s for Sierra communities. The coldest areas are on ridgetop areas where wind chills are in the low single digit and negative range.

As clouds clear and winds lighten, expect a frigid night with many Sierra valleys dipping into the single digit and sub-zero vicinity. Cold pool areas in the Sierra could drop lows below -10 overnight. Full sun and snowmelt this afternoon could also result in areas of freezing fog, especially for Sierra valleys. Otherwise, afternoon snowmelt may lead to areas of refreeze on roads and paved surfaces tonight as W.Nevada valleys lows drop into the teens.

For the upcoming week, the weather will quiet down as high pressure takes hold which will lead to temperatures warming to near average by late weekend, then into the 50s regionwide next week. Otherwise expect light breezes, dry conditions, and strengthening inversions next week as high pressure builds. Fuentes

AVIATION

VFR conditions will prevail this evening for all terminals. Areas of freezing fog are possible overnight for Sierra terminals (KTRK, KTVL, KMMH) due to decreasing winds, clearing skies, and recent afternoon snow melt. Otherwise expect VFR conditions through the weekend as high pressure provides gradual warming, light east breezes, and dry conditions. Fuentes

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...None. CA...None.