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FNUS55 KREV 112200
FWFREV
FWFREV
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST OFFSEASON FORMAT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
NOTE: THIS IS A RETRANSMISSION OF THE MORNING FORECAST... IT IS NOT
AN UPDATE. THE FORECAST IS ISSUED ONCE DAILY BY 730 AM IN THE OFFSEASON.
..GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY
DISCUSSION
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BREAK DOWN AS LOW PRESSURE AND
A COLD FRONT MOVES INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TODAY. AHEAD OF THE
FRONT CONDITIONS WILL BE DRY WITH GUSTY WINDS. AS THE FRONT MOVES
THROUGH THE AREA FROM NORTH TO SOUTH ON MONDAY...WINDS WILL SHIFT
TO THE NORTH WITH COOLER TEMPERATURES.
NOTE: PLEASE SEE OPERATING PLAN FOR DETAILED ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO/FIRE
NVZ450-121245-
WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT-
INCLUDING A PORTION OF THE HUMBOLDT TOIYABE NF
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE
EVENING.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........42-52.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........52-62%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH
DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........60-70.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........13-18%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP........NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 30-40. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 65-75. LOWS 35-45. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 77-87. LOWS 40-50.
NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 81-91. LOWS 45-55.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 83-93.
NVZ453-121245-
WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE-
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE
EVENING. ISOLATED SHOWERS NORTH OF LOVELOCK.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........41-51.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........49-59%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH
BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........61-71.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP........NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25
MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 30-40. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 67-77. LOWS 35-45. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 75-85. LOWS 39-49. NORTH WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 79-89. LOWS 43-53. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 83-93. LOWS 46-56.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 83-93.
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-121245-
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE EVENING.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........34-44.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........64-74%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40
MPH BECOMING NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH
DECREASING TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........57-67.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........15-20%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP........NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 29-39. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 64-74. LOWS 33-43. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 77-87. LOWS 40-50. EAST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 79-89. LOWS 44-54.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 80-90.
CAZ271-121245-
WESTERN LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA-EASTERN NEVADA COUNTIES-
INCLUDING PORTIONS OF THE LASSEN...PLUMAS AND TAHOE NF
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........32-42.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........70-80%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
BECOMING NORTH 6 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........57-67.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........19-24%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP........NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 28-38. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 64-74. LOWS 32-42. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 76-86. LOWS 36-46. EAST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 80-90. LOWS 39-49.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 80-90.
CAZ272-121245-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN MANAGEMENT UNIT
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........35-45.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........65-75%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH
BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
35 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........48-58.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........23-30%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 24-34. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 57-67. LOWS 30-40. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 69-79. LOWS 32-42. EAST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 72-82. LOWS 36-46. EAST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 75-85. LOWS 39-49.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 76-86.
CAZ273-121245-
MONO-EASTERN ALPINE COUNTIES-
INCLUDING PORTIONS OF THE HUMBOLDT TOIYABE AND INYO NF
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........35-45.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........54-64%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15
TO 25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........61-71.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........15-20%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 24-34. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 63-73. LOWS 29-39. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 74-84. LOWS 32-42. NORTH WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 76-86. LOWS 36-46. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 79-89. LOWS 40-50.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS 80-90.
NVZ459-121245-
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
300 PM PDT SUN MAY 11 2008
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE
EVENING.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........41-51.
MAX HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........45-55%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGE TOP........WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....
VALLEYS..........63-73.
MIN HUMIDITY........
VALLEYS..........10-15%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/SLOPE....NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH INCREASING TO NORTH
15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH.
RIDGE TOP........NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30
MPH.
EXTENDED
MONDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. LOWS 31-41. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 67-77. LOWS 34-44. NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO
12 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 78-88. LOWS 41-51. NORTH
WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CLEAR. HIGHS 84-94. LOWS 47-57.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR (SUN MAY 18 THROUGH SAT MAY 24)
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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