High Wind — Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

2024-04-12 · Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

Event narrative

Mesonet station (SLIDE) located 0.9 mi E of Mount Rose Summit, reported a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system provided periods of gusty winds, rain and mountain snow, and cooler temperatures on the 12th that continued through the weekend. Ensemble guidance projected a deep cutoff low pressure dropping south along the west coast through the 13th. This low then moved into central CA by the 14th, and into the central Great Basin by 15th and brought several days of cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and precipitation throughout the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185052. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.