textproduct: Reno

KEY MESSAGES

* Gusty to strong winds along Sierra ridgetops through tonight.

* A warming trend continues through the weekend, along with breezy valleys each afternoon.

* Dry conditions and above average temperatures will be the theme through much of the next week, except for a quick cool down on Tuesday.

DISCUSSION

Strong NE ridgetop gusts remain the main story for the short term forecast. With 700 hPa flow peaking today at around 35-40 kts, this will translate to gusts of 70-80 mph along the highest ridgelines. Winds may funnel down towards Lake Tahoe, bringing enhanced breezes along the lakeshore. Expect slightly larger waves and stronger winds than normal due to this regime.

Upper level ridging will shuttle in a warming trend with typical afternoon breezes through much of the next week. Valley inversions are likely to return, though little impacts are expected as afternoon winds will help mix out any haze that settles. That warming trend will bring afternoon highs up to the upper 60s/low 70s for valleys and upper 50s/low 60s for Sierra communities. As of now, the deterministic forecast has 71 and 70 for Reno on Sunday and Monday, respectively. A brief dip in temperatures Tuesday will be owed to a brief frontal passage. No precipitation is currently expected. Otherwise, afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 70s for valleys and mid 60s for Sierra communities by the end of next week.

-Giralte

AVIATION

VFR conditions prevail through the weekend for all terminals. Chances for FZFG at KTRK tonight remain low, due to elevated ridgetop gusts. FL100 winds remain elevated through much of today, with gusts of 30-40 kts, bringing localized areas of LLWS and turbulence along the Sierra.

-Giralte

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

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