High Wind — Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

2025-12-21 · Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

Event narrative

Mesonet station SLIDE 0.9 E Mount Rose Summit (DRI) recorded a gust to 87 mph.

Wider weather episode

Rainfall of 1-2 were observed in foothill locations of far W NV, with varied amounts between 0.10-1 for the main urban areas of far western Nevada. This storm also produced strong winds on the 21st, with gusts 50-65 mph across western NV and eastern CA, while wind prone areas from Reno southward to Mono-Mineral counties and Sierra ridge tops received peak gusts between 70-90 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.