Strong low pressure over the northeast Pacific on the 25th moved southeast, reaching northern California on the 27th. This system brought high winds to many locations in western Nevada and snowfall to higher elevations.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 11:42:00 to 26-NOV-17 11:43:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station F0451 3 miles north-northwest of Virginia City reported a 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 10:10:00 to 26-NOV-17 10:11:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 109.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet atop Peavine Peak (elevation 8269 feet) measured a wind gust of 126 mph.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 13:20:00 to 26-NOV-17 13:21:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 97.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet atop Slide Mountain (elevation 9650 feet) measured a 112 mph wind gust.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 13:45:00 to 26-NOV-17 13:46:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet atop Virginia Peak (elevation 8299 feet) measured a 91 mph wind gust.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 12:10:00 to 26-NOV-17 12:11:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Stead Airport AWOS reported a wind gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 09:37:00 to 26-NOV-17 09:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station CLDNV 5 miles west of Stead reported a wind gust of 70 mph. KRNV News reported that several semi-trucks were overturned on US Highway 395 between Stead and Cold Springs.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 11:30:00 to 26-NOV-17 11:31:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cold Springs NDOT sensor reported a peak wind gust of 70 mph. Washoe County Sheriff confirmed 7-8 power poles down along the frontage road on the west side of US Highway 395 between Cold Springs and Border Town. NV Energy reported that at least 862 customers were without power in that area.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 12:50:00 to 26-NOV-17 12:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Galena RAWS reported a wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 11:42:00 to 26-NOV-17 11:43:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

NDOT mesonet on US Highway 395/I-580 at Browns Creek Bridge reported a 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 11:35:00 to 26-NOV-17 11:36:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotter 3 miles west of Reno reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 13:55:00 to 26-NOV-17 13:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Reno-Tahoe International Airport ASOS reported a wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 12:00:00 to 26-NOV-17 12:01:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Washoe Valley NDOT sensor reported a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

High Wind in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 26-NOV-17 13:55:00 to 26-NOV-17 13:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Silver Springs Airport AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.