A cold front moving through northeast California and northwest Nevada produced strong gusty winds across the region.  Areas of blowing dust caused visibility problems in western Nevada.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 07:50:00 to 29-APR-08 07:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The APRS wind sensor in south Reno recorded a wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) at an elevation of 4790 ft.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 08:03:00 to 29-APR-08 08:03:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Galena RAWS recorded a wind gust of 59 knots (68 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 08:10:00 to 29-APR-08 08:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The DRI sensor at Wolf Run Golf Course in southwest Reno recorded a wind gust of 59 knots (68 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 10:56:00 to 29-APR-08 10:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind gust of 57 knots (66 mph) was reported at the NWS Forecast Office in north Reno. Sustained winds at the time were 36 knots (42 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 11:30:00 to 29-APR-08 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Nevada DOT sensor near the junction of U.S. Highways 395 and 50 West in south Carson City recorded a wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 15:30:00 to 29-APR-08 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Nevada DOT sensor located 2 miles south of Washoe City in Washoe Valley recorded a wind gust of 60 knots (69 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 16:03:00 to 29-APR-08 16:03:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Galena RAWS recorded a wind gust of 62 knots (71 mph).

High Wind in MINERAL/SOUTHERN LYON, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 16:15:00 to 29-APR-08 16:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Nevada DOT sensor at Walker Lake recorded a wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 16:40:00 to 29-APR-08 16:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The DRI sensor at Western Nevada Community College in Carson City recorded a wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) at an elevation of 5035 ft.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 12:40:00 to 29-APR-08 12:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Desert Springs RAWS recorded a wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 13:00:00 to 29-APR-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Nevada DOT sensor at Five Mile Flat 3 miles NNW of Virginia City recorded a wind gust of 57 knots (66 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 13:13:00 to 29-APR-08 13:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 5 miles WSW of Gardnerville reported a wind gust of 56 knots (65 mph).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-APR-08 07:15:00 to 29-APR-08 07:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind sensor located 2 miles south of Washoe City in Washoe Valley recorded a wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph).