During the final week of December, a very active weather set up with a series of generally warmer Pacific winter storms moving through the region. These winter storms were able to tap into a deep layer of subtropical moisture provided by attendant atmospheric rivers that pushed snow levels higher as compared to earlier storm systems.  The initial winter storm from 26-27 December pushed snow levels mainly above 7000 feet where 1-2 feet of snow fell.  Sierra locations below 7000 feet generally received only 1-6 inches of accumulated snow. Precipitation across much of the rest of western Nevada fell as rain with 0.50-1 inch rainfall totals measured around the Reno-Sparks-Carson City multiplex, which continued south into Douglas and Lyon counties. Lesser precipitation amounts were reported farther east. Strong wind gusts were also reported on the 27 and 30 December, especially in Mineral, Lyon, and southern Churchill counties where weather spotters and the public reported some tree damage. Wind gusts over 90 mph near Walker Lake blew over several tractor-trailers along US-95 while peak gusts across Sierra ridge-tops exceeded 150 mph.

Winter Storm in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 27-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 27-DEC-22 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement located 11 SSW of Fallon Station reported an overturned semi-trailer on US-95 near the entrance to the Top Gun raceway due to high winds in the area.. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 26-DEC-22 20:30:00 to 26-DEC-22 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet site (HVRBL) Mott weather station, located 2.0 mi S of Heavenly Valley, CA, reported a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 27-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 27-DEC-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (NV061) Wild Oak mountain located 1.0 SSE of Holbrook Junction, CA, reported a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 27-DEC-22 01:54:00 to 27-DEC-22 01:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (RRONV), located 2.0 mi WSW of Stead, NV, reported a maximum wind gust of 66 mph.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 26-DEC-22 09:35:00 to 27-DEC-22 09:35:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public located 1.0 mi S of Mount Rose Ski Base reported a 24 hour snowfall total of 11 inches.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 26-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 26-DEC-22 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 95.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet stations (SLIDE), Mount Rose summit (DRI), located 1.0 mi ESE of the Mount Rose Summit area, and mesonet station (RRONV), located 2.0 mi WSW of Stead, NV, reported maximum wind gusts of 109 mph and 59 mph respectively.

High Wind in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 27-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 27-DEC-22 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement located 11 SSW of Fallon Station reported an overturned semi-trailer on US-95 near the entrance to the Top Gun raceway due to high winds in the area. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in MINERAL/SOUTHERN LYON, NEVADA
From 27-DEC-22 04:51:00 to 27-DEC-22 04:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (WLKNV-NDOT) located 6.1 mi NW of Hawthorne, NV reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.