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Power out for thousands as windstorm hits northwestern Nevada, Sky Tavern closed
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Thousands of customers were left without power Sunday morning as a windstorm swept through northwestern Nevada.
As of 7 a.m. Sunday, NV Energy reported that 8,418 customers were without power in Washoe County, centered in areas south of I-80 and west of I-580, and in Sun Valley to the north. There were no estimates as to when power would be restored.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning through 10 p.m. Sunday due to continuing winds from the southwest of 30-40 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph. The warning covers the greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area, as well as Mineral County, southern Lyon county and Mono County in California.
Winds may blow down trees and power lines, and vehicle travel will be difficult for high-profile vehicles, the NWS reported. Burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area are especially susceptible.
The Reno Police Department reported a tree down on Plumas Street south of South McCarran that was blocking the southbound travel lane. Southbound travel lanes on South Virginia Street between Peckham and Kietzke lanes also were closed for unspecified reasons.
Several ski lifts closed at nearby resorts
Boreal reported that seven of its eight lifts were operational on Sunday morning, the lone exception being the Lost Dutchman Triple Chairlift.
Diamond Peak reported that five of its seven lists were operational; Red Fox Lift and Ridge Chair were closed.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe reported that four of its eight lifts were closed; additionally, the Galena lift would be on a wind hold. The Wizard, Magic East and Magic West lifts were scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Palisades Tahoe reported that 15 of its 26 lifts would be closed, with anticipated weather impacts affecting another five lifts. Twelve of the 14 lifts on the upper mountain were closed, with the remaining two — Gold Coast Express and Shirley Lake Express — subject to anticipated weather impacts.
Sky Tavern reported that all Sunday programs would be canceled due to rain and high winds.
Weather forecast for Reno-Tahoe
Sunday
In the valleys: Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Around Lake Tahoe: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8500 feet. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 41 to 51. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge gusts up to 120 mph decreasing to 100 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows 30 to 40. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
Monday
In the valleys: A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Overnight, rain likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Around Lake Tahoe: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 42 to 52. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph. Overnight, snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Lows 28 to 38. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
Tuesday
In the valleys: Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Overnight, rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Around Lake Tahoe: Heavy snow and rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Highs 37 to 47. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph. Overnight, Breezy. Heavy snow and rain in the evening, then heavy snow likely after midnight. Lows 18 to 28.