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Turn off thousands when Windstorm hits a northwestern Nevada, Sky Tavern Closed – Reno Gazette Journal

Turn off thousands when Windstorm hits a northwestern Nevada, Sky Tavern Closed – Reno Gazette Journal

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Thousands of customers were left without power on Sunday morning as a wind storm passed through northwestern Nevada.

At 7 o’clock in the morning, NV Energy reported that 8,418 customers were without energy in Washo County, focused in areas south of I-80 and west of I-580, and in Sun Valley to the north. There were no estimates of when power would be restored.

The National Meteorological Service has issued a high wind warning until 22:00 Sunday due to the continuing winds from the southwestern part of 30-40 miles / h, with gusts up to 80 miles / h. The warning covers the larger region of Renault-Carson, as well as a county Mineral, South Lyon County and Mono County in California.

Winds can blow trees and power lines, and travel by vehicles will be difficult for high -profile vehicles, NWS reports. The burned trees in the area of ​​fire burning Davis are particularly susceptible.

The Renault Police Department reported a tree on Plumas Street to the south of South McCaran, which blocks the travel lane south. Road lanes to the south of South Virginia Street between Pekum and Kitke Lines were also closed for indefinite reasons.

Several ski lifts closed in nearby resorts

Boreal reported that seven of his eight lifts worked on Sunday morning, with the lonely exception being the lost triple Dutchman.

Diamond Peak reported that five of its seven lists were working; Red Fox Lift and Ridge chair were closed.

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe reported that four of its eight lifts were closed; In addition, the elevator Galena would be on the wind. The sorcerer, the magical eastern and magical western lifts had to be opened at 9am.

Palisades Tahoe has announced that 15 of its 26 elevator will be closed, with the expected meteorological effects affecting five more lifts. Twelve of the 14 upper mountain lifts were closed, with the other two – Gold Coast Express and Shirley Lake Express – subject to the expected effects of time.

Sky Tavern has announced that all Sunday programs will be canceled due to rain and strong winds.

Reno-Tahoe weather forecast

Sunday

In the valleys: Rain probably, mainly between 7:00 and 13:00. Partly sunny, nearly 56 high. Breepers, with a west wind of about 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. The chance of rainfall is 70%. Tonight 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 19:00. The snow level 8100 feet lowers to 6900 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with about 43 low. Breepers, with southwest wind from 15 to 20 miles / h, with gusts up to 30 miles / h.

Around Lake Tahoe: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow probably in the afternoon. Snow level 7500 feet rises to 8500 feet. Accumulation of snow from 1 to 3 inches. 41 to 51. Southwest wind from 25 to 35 miles / h with gusts to 55 miles / h. Ridge gusts to 120 mph decreases to 100 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy evening, after which it becomes partially cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8000 feet lower to 7000 feet. Accumulation of snow up to 1 inch. Decreases from 30 to 40. Southwest wind from 20 to 30 miles / h with gusts to 45 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 85 mph.

Monday

In the valleys: 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. In part sunny, with nearly 57. Breepers, with a southwest wind of 15 to 25 miles / h, with gusts up to 40 miles / h overnight, probably rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, low about 41. Southwest wind about 15 miles / h, with gusts up to 25 miles / h. The chance of rainfall is 70%.

Around Lake Tahoe: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Accumulation of snow up to 1 inch. 42 to 52. Southwestern winds from 15 to 25 miles / h with gusts up to 40 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 85 mph. At night, snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Low 28 to 38. Southwestern winds from 15 to 25 miles / h with gusts to 35 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 85 mph.

Tuesday

In the valleys: Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Nearly 50. Southwest wind from 5 to 15 miles / h. The chance of rainfall is 80%. New rainfall is possible between a quarter and a half of an inch. At night, rain, mainly before 4 o’clock in the morning. Snow level 6100 feet, reducing to 5400 feet after midnight. About 28. Southwest winds from 5 to 10 miles / h. The chance of rainfall is 80%. New rainfall is possible between the quarter and a half of the inch.

Around Lake Tahoe: Strong snow and rain. Snow level 7000 feet. 37 to 47. Southwest winds from 10 to 20 miles / h with gusts to 30 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 85 mph. At night, windy. Heavy snow and rain in the evening, then heavy snow probably after midnight. Low from 18 to 28.

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