Empire, NV

11:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0800)
Elev: 4045 ft
Lon: 119.3° W
Lat: 40.6° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Empire Weather at a Glance
Updated 10:37 AM PST
Elevation
4569 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
43 °F
Feels Like 40 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
6:55 AM
5:28 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Mostly Cloudy 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Snow 31 °F
Snow
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Snow 43 | 25 °F
Snow
90% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 23 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance Rain 47 | 22 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.99 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
43%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Windchill
40 °F
Dew Point
22 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
10.0 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
4.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs 43 to 53. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
nt_snow Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening...then snow with rain likely after midnight. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to the valley floor. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows 24 to 29. West winds around 10 mph.
Monday
snow Snow...possibly mixed with rain in the afternoon near Gerlach. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Lows 19 to 29. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 18 to 23.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 43 to 48.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23. Highs 46 to 51.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows 22 to 27.
Friday through Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 44 to 54. Lows 25 to 30.
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Monday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 89405
Sunday, 12
Mostly Cloudy
49 | 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Snow
43 | 25 °F
Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 23 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Chance Rain
47 | 22 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
49 | 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
52 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Chance of Rain
49 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs 43 to 53. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
nt_snow Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening...then snow with rain likely after midnight. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to the valley floor. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows 24 to 29. West winds around 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 27 45 | 24 43 | 25 35 | 29
Wind 3 mph NW 4 mph West 5 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 85% 44% 49% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 70%
Cloud Cover 54% 56% 86% 97%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:55 AM
5:28 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Monday
snow Snow...possibly mixed with rain in the afternoon near Gerlach. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Lows 19 to 29. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 29 39 | 28 39 | 29 30 | 25
Wind 8 mph West 9 mph West 8 mph NW 6 mph North
Humidity 89% 64% 67% 79%
Chance of Precip. 70% 90% 90% 30%
Cloud Cover 98% 88% 64% 66%
Conditions Snow Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:54 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 18 to 23.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 26 | 22 38 | 21 37 | 20 28 | 20
Wind 5 mph NW 7 mph NW 3 mph WNW 3 mph West
Humidity 84% 51% 48% 70%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 67% 67% 53% 53%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:52 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 43 to 48.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23. Highs 46 to 51.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 21 39 | 21 40 | 20 28 | 19
Wind 5 mph NNE 6 mph NNE 4 mph North 1 mph NE
Humidity 72% 49% 44% 68%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 36% 36%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23. Highs 46 to 51.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows 22 to 27.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 19 40 | 21 43 | 21 30 | 21
Wind 1 mph NNE 2 mph South 2 mph SSE 1 mph SW
Humidity 70% 48% 42% 69%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 34% 34% 48% 48%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Friday through Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 44 to 54. Lows 25 to 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 21 44 | 21 47 | 20 35 | 24
Wind 0 mph WSW 1 mph WSW 2 mph WNW 3 mph West
Humidity 70% 41% 37% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 53% 53% 56% 56%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 3:40 am PST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Washoe County
Friday through Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 44 to 54. Lows 25 to 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 21 40 | 18 47 | 20 35 | 24
Wind 7 mph WNW 10 mph NNW 2 mph WNW 3 mph West
Humidity 67% 44% 37% 64%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 56% 56% 56% 56%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:33 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KLOL) 50 °F 23 °F
Record (KLOL) 63 °F (1955) -13 °F (1949)
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:55 AM PST 5:28 PM PST
Civil Twilight 6:27 AM PST 5:56 PM PST
Nautical Twilight 5:55 AM PST 6:28 PM PST
Astronomical Twilight 5:23 AM PST 7:00 PM PST
Moon 11:34 PM PST 9:15 AM PST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 29m
Length of Day
10h 32m
Tomorrow will be 2m 26s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 71% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
61 °F
Las Vegas
60 °F
Nellis AFB
59 °F
Boulder City
56 °F
Henderson
24 °F
Reno - Stead
24 °F
Carson City
30 °F
Reno
30 °F
Eureka
30 °F
Lovelock
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Big Meadow 17 in 8300 ft
Mt. Rose Ski Area 30 in 8850 ft
Sheldon 0 in 5860 ft
Marlette Lake 19 in 8000 ft
Disaster Peak 0 in 6500 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Lovelock 47 °F Clear 10:53 AM PST
Reno - Stead 41 °F Clear 11:15 AM PST
Reno 43 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:55 AM PST
Winnemucca 41 °F Overcast 10:56 AM PST
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Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Gerlach NV , Gerlach, NV 45 °F 45 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3946 ft 11:04 AM PST MADIS
RAWS BLUEWING MOUNTAIN NV, Empire, NV 43 °F 40 °F 22 °F 43% NNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4569 ft 10:37 AM PST MADIS
RAWS BUFFALO CREEK NV, Gerlach, NV 47 °F 44 °F 26 °F 43% SSE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2793 ft 10:59 AM PST MADIS
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:40 AM PST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to
4 PM PST Monday...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Weather
Advisory for snow... which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4
PM PST Monday.

* Timing: snow will develop late this evening and continue through
Monday afternoon... with the heaviest snow expected late tonight
and Monday morning.

* Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: hazardous travel conditions with slick roads through
the Surprise Valley and along Highway 447 in Nevada.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Snow is expected to pose an inconvenience to travelers. Roads
will become slick and hazardous... with snow and ice first
developing on bridges and overpasses. Motorists should slow
down... use caution... and expect travel delays. Check our website
at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for updates
on this situation.