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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
904 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-211630-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
904 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.WED...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
904 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ825-211630-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
904 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...E winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ470-475-211200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.230321T2000Z-230322T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
852 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
848 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ815-211645-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
848 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas
building to 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.THU...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
221 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ068-069-211200-
/O.EXT.KSTO.WW.Y.0010.230321T1200Z-230322T1200Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
221 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  above 4000 feet, with 8 to 16 inches across the higher
  elevations. Up to 1 to 2 feet is possible for higher elevations
  south of US Highway 50. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
  Northern Sierra Nevada including Interstate 80 over Donner
  Pass and Highway 50 over Echo Summit.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with delays and
  possible chain controls. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 3000 to 5000
  feet. The heaviest snow is expected on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ072-NVZ002-212200-
/O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0011.230321T1800Z-230322T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0016.230321T1200Z-230322T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline,
and Incline Village
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...Upgraded to Winter Weather Advisory. Adjusted timing
  due to snow impacts beginning and ending earlier.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches,
  except 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Wind gusts up to 50 mph
  along ridgelines.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday
  morning into the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during
periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to
reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since
it takes longer to stop on slick roadways.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/reno


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
851 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ540-211200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0054.230321T1000Z-230322T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
851 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
851 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ570-211200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0054.230321T1000Z-230322T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
851 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ350-370-211015-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-230320T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous warning level seas
  possible south of Coos Bay and beyond 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM
  Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
  from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ376-211015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230322T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 5
  PM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Tuesday
  afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ356-211015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous warning level seas
  possible beyond 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM
  Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
  from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$


Frost Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
948 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ110-111-114-211300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0003.230321T0800Z-230321T1300Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
948 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern
  Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$


Hazardous Seas Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ450-211200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0004.230322T0400Z-230322T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
852 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ356-211015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous warning level seas
  possible beyond 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM
  Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
  from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ350-370-211015-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-230320T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous warning level seas
  possible south of Coos Bay and beyond 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM
  Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
  from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

PZZ376-211015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.230321T1500Z-230322T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0006.230322T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds into tonight. North to
  northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  by early Tuesday morning. Steep wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft,
  with very steep hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
  this evening. For the next Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 5
  PM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Tuesday
  afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
210 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ070-071-NVZ001-003>005-212300-
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Hawthorne,
Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi,
Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock,
Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach
210 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...More Snow Potential Tuesday into Thursday...

Another storm will arrive in the Sierra and western Nevada Tuesday
into Thursday bringing the next round of precipitation to the
region. This south to north meandering storm will bring light to
moderate snow showers into western Nevada Tuesday morning. Snow
showers will begin before sunrise for areas along and south of
Highway 50 then spread northward across Interstate 80 (around 11
AM) and into northern Washoe and Lassen counties by the afternoon.

With most of the snow projected to occur during the day, only
slushy wet accumulations are forecast in the lower western Nevada
valleys. Remember to keep a close eye on road conditions Tuesday
and Wednesday commutes since there is the possibility for stronger
showers that produce enhanced snow accumulations.

$$


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