Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Carnelian Bay, CA
March 28, 2024 2:09 PM PDT (21:09 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:48 AM Sunset 7:22 PM Moonrise 10:06 PM Moonset 7:17 AM |
Area Discussion for - Reno, NV
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FXUS65 KREV 281014 AFDREV
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 314 AM PDT Thu Mar 28 2024
SYNOPSIS
Moderate-to-heavy mountain snow and valley rain accompanying a cold front passage will taper off areawide around sunrise. Gusty westerly winds continue through this afternoon, though lighter in comparison to yesterday. We will see a brief break between storms through Friday morning, with the next storm in the queue bringing periods of valley rain and mountain snow through the holiday weekend. Drier and milder conditions return early-mid next week.
DISCUSSION
Current surface obs and radar imagery indicate the cold front is making its passage across the Sierra early this morning. A band of moderate-to-heavy mountain snow and valley rain is evident along the frontal boundary, with more showery conditions ahead of it. Peak snowfall rates in the Sierra (generally between 1-2"/hr) are expected from current time of writing through around 4 AM for the Tahoe Basin, and between 2 AM to 7 AM for the high Sierra in Mono County as the front continues to trek southward this morning.
Spillover will be efficient across far western NV through around 3 AM. Spillover becomes less efficient through the remainder of the morning south of US-50 as the front loses its steam, especially into the Eastern Sierra, which will yield lighter snow accumulations to areas below 8000 feet. Precipitation chances diminish across the region by sunrise, with only some isolated light snow showers over the Sierra from the Tahoe Basin northward expected through the remainder of the day. Westerly winds are expected to remain elevated behind the frontal passage, with gusts to 25-30 mph in valleys and 50-60 mph along ridgelines possible through this afternoon.
Dry conditions don't stick around too long, as a closed low approaches the northern California coast early Friday morning. This system will transport subtropical moisture into the region, with precip bands wrapping around the parent low bringing periods of mountain snow and valley rain as it gradually slides down the west coast through Sunday. Snow levels fluctuate between 4500-5500 feet through the duration of this storm, which will likely lead to periods of difficult travel in the Sierra under heavier bands. High- res guidance still shows a good amount of variability in the timing of these heavier bands, which will greatly impact snow accumulations through Sunday.
Generally, storm total snow accumulations from Friday to Sunday have been on the upward trend for the Tahoe Basin, and generally stagnant for the Mono County. Recent guidance suggests a 50-60% chance for more than 12" of snow along the Sierra crest from the Tahoe Basin northward, and a 60-70% chance for 12" of snow for the Sierra crest in Mono County. For Sierra communities (including Truckee, South Lake, and Mammoth Lakes), there is a 50-70% chance for greater than 6" of snow through Sunday. Overall, this doesn't look like an overly impressive winter storm for the Sierra, especially given the extended duration of this storm. However, you can still expect periods of travel difficulties in the Sierra from Friday morning through Sunday. If your holiday weekend travels take you into the mountains, best to leave extra time and be prepared for chain controls.
Upper-level ridging builds into the western US behind the exiting low by Monday, yielding much drier and warmer conditions for the first couple days of April. This break looks short-lived yet again, with storm chances returning as early as Wednesday, though there is still a wide spread in possible solutions. Some scenarios keep temperatures above average through Friday, while others indicate a return to well-below average temperatures by Thursday. Regardless, the storm door will be open mid-to-late next week with potential for increased winds and shower chances into next weekend. Whitlam
AVIATION
FL100 winds reached their peak around 50 kts between 06-09z with the passage of a cold front through the region. Expect FL100 winds to gradually taper through the remainder of today, though LLWS and turbulence will continue to be a concern through this afternoon.
Surface winds become westerly this morning, with gusts 20-30 kts expected for most regional terminals this afternoon.
Moderate-to-heavy snowfall will continue to bring IFR/LIFR conditions to KTRK/KTVL through around 12z. Light rain showers spilling into far western NV will continue to bring periodic MVFR CIGS to KRNO/KCXP/KMEV through around 12z. Light snow showers ahead of the main cold front precip band are expected to bring periodic MVFR/IFR conditions to KMMH between 10-16z.
Precipitation chances taper off regionwide by 16z, yielding VFR conditions for most regional terminals through the remainder of the day. The only exception includes KTRK/KTVL, where isolated light snow showers may bring brief lowering of CIGS/VIS between 21z-06z.
Whitlam
AVALANCHE
The quick hitting storm is currently ongoing in the Sierra. Details for this storm remain on track...
* Liquid totals (SWE): Generally from 1.0-1.7" for the Sierra crest west of Tahoe southward to Alpine County, and 0.75-1.2" for Mono County through this morning.
* Peak Snowfall Rates: For the Tahoe Basin, 1-2" per hour rates are ongoing and will continue through around 4-5 AM. For Mono County, 1-2" per hour rates are possible in the high Sierra from 2 AM-7 AM.
* Snow-Liquid Ratios: Starting wetter at 8-10:1, then trending somewhat drier at 10-13:1 toward end of event.
* Peak Ridge Level Wind Gusts: Downtrending through the remainder of the morning, with highest gusts 50-60 mph.
Whitlam
REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories
NV...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning NVZ002.
Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening NVZ002-004.
CA...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning CAZ072-073.
Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening CAZ072.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 314 AM PDT Thu Mar 28 2024
SYNOPSIS
Moderate-to-heavy mountain snow and valley rain accompanying a cold front passage will taper off areawide around sunrise. Gusty westerly winds continue through this afternoon, though lighter in comparison to yesterday. We will see a brief break between storms through Friday morning, with the next storm in the queue bringing periods of valley rain and mountain snow through the holiday weekend. Drier and milder conditions return early-mid next week.
DISCUSSION
Current surface obs and radar imagery indicate the cold front is making its passage across the Sierra early this morning. A band of moderate-to-heavy mountain snow and valley rain is evident along the frontal boundary, with more showery conditions ahead of it. Peak snowfall rates in the Sierra (generally between 1-2"/hr) are expected from current time of writing through around 4 AM for the Tahoe Basin, and between 2 AM to 7 AM for the high Sierra in Mono County as the front continues to trek southward this morning.
Spillover will be efficient across far western NV through around 3 AM. Spillover becomes less efficient through the remainder of the morning south of US-50 as the front loses its steam, especially into the Eastern Sierra, which will yield lighter snow accumulations to areas below 8000 feet. Precipitation chances diminish across the region by sunrise, with only some isolated light snow showers over the Sierra from the Tahoe Basin northward expected through the remainder of the day. Westerly winds are expected to remain elevated behind the frontal passage, with gusts to 25-30 mph in valleys and 50-60 mph along ridgelines possible through this afternoon.
Dry conditions don't stick around too long, as a closed low approaches the northern California coast early Friday morning. This system will transport subtropical moisture into the region, with precip bands wrapping around the parent low bringing periods of mountain snow and valley rain as it gradually slides down the west coast through Sunday. Snow levels fluctuate between 4500-5500 feet through the duration of this storm, which will likely lead to periods of difficult travel in the Sierra under heavier bands. High- res guidance still shows a good amount of variability in the timing of these heavier bands, which will greatly impact snow accumulations through Sunday.
Generally, storm total snow accumulations from Friday to Sunday have been on the upward trend for the Tahoe Basin, and generally stagnant for the Mono County. Recent guidance suggests a 50-60% chance for more than 12" of snow along the Sierra crest from the Tahoe Basin northward, and a 60-70% chance for 12" of snow for the Sierra crest in Mono County. For Sierra communities (including Truckee, South Lake, and Mammoth Lakes), there is a 50-70% chance for greater than 6" of snow through Sunday. Overall, this doesn't look like an overly impressive winter storm for the Sierra, especially given the extended duration of this storm. However, you can still expect periods of travel difficulties in the Sierra from Friday morning through Sunday. If your holiday weekend travels take you into the mountains, best to leave extra time and be prepared for chain controls.
Upper-level ridging builds into the western US behind the exiting low by Monday, yielding much drier and warmer conditions for the first couple days of April. This break looks short-lived yet again, with storm chances returning as early as Wednesday, though there is still a wide spread in possible solutions. Some scenarios keep temperatures above average through Friday, while others indicate a return to well-below average temperatures by Thursday. Regardless, the storm door will be open mid-to-late next week with potential for increased winds and shower chances into next weekend. Whitlam
AVIATION
FL100 winds reached their peak around 50 kts between 06-09z with the passage of a cold front through the region. Expect FL100 winds to gradually taper through the remainder of today, though LLWS and turbulence will continue to be a concern through this afternoon.
Surface winds become westerly this morning, with gusts 20-30 kts expected for most regional terminals this afternoon.
Moderate-to-heavy snowfall will continue to bring IFR/LIFR conditions to KTRK/KTVL through around 12z. Light rain showers spilling into far western NV will continue to bring periodic MVFR CIGS to KRNO/KCXP/KMEV through around 12z. Light snow showers ahead of the main cold front precip band are expected to bring periodic MVFR/IFR conditions to KMMH between 10-16z.
Precipitation chances taper off regionwide by 16z, yielding VFR conditions for most regional terminals through the remainder of the day. The only exception includes KTRK/KTVL, where isolated light snow showers may bring brief lowering of CIGS/VIS between 21z-06z.
Whitlam
AVALANCHE
The quick hitting storm is currently ongoing in the Sierra. Details for this storm remain on track...
* Liquid totals (SWE): Generally from 1.0-1.7" for the Sierra crest west of Tahoe southward to Alpine County, and 0.75-1.2" for Mono County through this morning.
* Peak Snowfall Rates: For the Tahoe Basin, 1-2" per hour rates are ongoing and will continue through around 4-5 AM. For Mono County, 1-2" per hour rates are possible in the high Sierra from 2 AM-7 AM.
* Snow-Liquid Ratios: Starting wetter at 8-10:1, then trending somewhat drier at 10-13:1 toward end of event.
* Peak Ridge Level Wind Gusts: Downtrending through the remainder of the morning, with highest gusts 50-60 mph.
Whitlam
REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories
NV...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning NVZ002.
Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening NVZ002-004.
CA...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning CAZ072-073.
Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening CAZ072.
Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KTRK TRUCKEETAHOE,CA | 7 sm | 24 min | SSW 15G20 | 2 sm | Overcast | Mist Lt Snow | 36°F | 25°F | 64% | 29.99 |
KCXP CARSON,NV | 19 sm | 14 min | W 10G16 | 10 sm | Overcast | 45°F | 16°F | 31% | 29.98 | |
KTVL LAKE TAHOE,CA | 23 sm | 16 min | SSW 08G20 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 36°F | 18°F | 48% | 29.97 | |
KMEV MINDENTAHOE,NV | 24 sm | 14 min | WSW 24G29 | 10 sm | Clear | 48°F | 14°F | 25% | 29.96 |
Tide / Current for Sacramento, Sacramento River, California
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Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Sacramento, Sacramento River, California, Tide feet
Sacramento #4
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Thu -- 04:33 AM PDT 0.55 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 06:56 AM PDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:24 AM PDT Moonset
Thu -- 08:59 AM PDT 3.08 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:49 PM PDT 0.14 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:26 PM PDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:42 PM PDT 2.13 feet High Tide
Thu -- 11:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 04:33 AM PDT 0.55 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 06:56 AM PDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:24 AM PDT Moonset
Thu -- 08:59 AM PDT 3.08 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:49 PM PDT 0.14 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:26 PM PDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:42 PM PDT 2.13 feet High Tide
Thu -- 11:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Sacramento #4, Sacramento River, California, Tide feet
12 am |
1.9 |
1 am |
1.5 |
2 am |
1.1 |
3 am |
0.8 |
4 am |
0.6 |
5 am |
0.6 |
6 am |
1.1 |
7 am |
1.9 |
8 am |
2.8 |
9 am |
3.1 |
10 am |
3 |
11 am |
2.7 |
12 pm |
2.2 |
1 pm |
1.7 |
2 pm |
1.2 |
3 pm |
0.7 |
4 pm |
0.4 |
5 pm |
0.2 |
6 pm |
0.1 |
7 pm |
0.4 |
8 pm |
1 |
9 pm |
1.7 |
10 pm |
2.1 |
11 pm |
2.1 |
Reno, NV,
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