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KEY MESSAGES

* A slow, gradual warming trend will bring back some valley inversions this week. * A weak weather system may bring chances for light snow showers, mainly along the Sierra Crest Wednesday.

DISCUSSION

Cloud cover will steadily increase today due to two small shortwaves off the coast of the PacNW. This can be seen in 500 hPa heights. The southernmost shortwave (off the coast of NorCal) will increase winds Monday along ridges (gusts up to 30 mph). Once the shortwave passes, expect clearing skies.

Sunny skies will be short-lived as a second shortwave feature starts to influence the area Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect gustier ridge winds (up to 35 mph gusts) Tuesday and then light (<20% chance) snow showers Wednesday morning/early afternoon for the Tahoe Basin and northward into NE CA and N Washoe county. Little to no snow accumulations is forecast with this small scale feature.

Despite those couple of shortwaves, a slow but steady warming trend is forecast through at least the weekend as high pressure builds. This will allow for the return of valley inversions, though fog production may be delayed until mid-week as low-level profiles are quite dry. Another trough as early as Saturday may influence the area though details on timing and intensity remain uncertain.

-Giralte

AVIATION

VFR conditions and light winds expected for all terminals today. High CIGS are expected due to increasing cloud cover from a shortwave off the coast of CA.

-Giralte

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

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

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