A fast-moving storm brought widespread strong and damaging winds to western and west-central Nevada on November 20.  There was also up to 3 inches of snowfall for portions of far western Nevada.

Dust Storm in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 10:00:00 to 20-NOV-09 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Nevada Highway Patrol reported that, at 1218PST, near zero visibility caused a large accident on westbound Interstate 80 about 20 miles east of Fernley.  The accident involved 4 tractor trailer rigs, 3 pickups, and an SUV and caused one fatality along with 7 injuries.  Elsewhere, there were numerous trees and power lines down as well as major damage to one house in Fernley (due to fallen tree).
Here are some high wind gusts which contributed to the dust storm:  Pyramid Lake Fisheries with 60 mph at 1045PST, Silver Springs AWOS with 70 mph at 1315PST, and the Fallon ASOS with 59 mph at 1344PST.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 09:00:00 to 20-NOV-09 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There were an exceptionally numerous and widespread number of high wind reports with this storm.  Here is a list of some of the highest reported gusts: 68 mph in the Carson Valley near Minden at 0920PST, 83 mph in southeast Reno at 0920PST and at the NWS in Reno at 1318PST, and 71 mph at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport at 1323PST.
The high winds caused damage (trees, fences, and power lines) and power outages throughout the area, including 2,780 people in Carson City.  In addition, there were 4 flight cancellations and around a dozen flight delays at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport from 1300PST to 1500PST.

High Wind in MINERAL/SOUTHERN LYON, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 11:30:00 to 20-NOV-09 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

According to the Mineral County Independent News in Hawthorne, there was a power outage from 1500PST to 2100PST as well as some windows broken in Hawthorne.  A large part of a roof in Hawthorne was blown off.
Here are some high wind gusts from the region: Schurz with 64 mph at 1133PST, Yerington AWOS with 59 at 1315PST, Brawley Peak RAWS (8080 ft elevation) with 76 mph at 1447PST, and Hawthorne AWOS with 72 mph at 1458PST.

Winter Weather in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 13:00:00 to 20-NOV-09 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Here are some snowfall amounts from November 20: Mt. Rose Ski Area with 8-10 inches, Big Meadow SNOTEL with an estimated 6-9 inches, and the Glenbrook CO-OP observer with 4 inches.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 08:00:00 to 20-NOV-09 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Winds on Lake Tahoe were sustained at 40-50 mph.  There were no other sites which reached high wind criteria, however Kahle Drive and Glenbrook Canyon NDOT sensors recorded 45 and 47 mph gusts, respectively (gusts that high are notable given that these observations were in at least partially-sheltered locations).  Little Valley RAWS recorded a gust to 55 mph at 0838PST.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHOE, NEVADA
From 20-NOV-09 11:00:00 to 20-NOV-09 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

There were numerous high wind gust reports with this system.  Catnip Mt. had 60 mph at 1144PST, Buffalo Creek recorded 62 mph at 1159PST, Juniper Springs had 59 mph at 1240PST, and Gerlach reported 61 mph at 1314PST.