Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave
heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday
morning.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT
Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through
Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing
and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by
making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with
spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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