Weather Warnings for Nevada

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Nevada
Alerts Updated: December 22, 2025, 7:14 am  UTC


Flood Watch issued December 21 at 11:14PM PST until December 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, including the following areas, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Northwest Deserts, southeast California, including the following areas, Cadiz Basin, Death Valley National Park, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Owens Valley, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley and Western Mojave Desert, and southern Nevada, including the following areas, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 21, 2025, 11:14 pm      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
Area:  Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Northwest Deserts; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Owens Valley; Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Morongo Basin; Cadiz Basin; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Northeast Clark County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Southern Clark County


Flood Watch issued December 21 at 11:25AM PST until December 22 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet and higher) through Sunday will lead to significant rises of rivers, creeks and streams with the potential for minor flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, including the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the Susan River near Susanville is expected to exceed action stage and minor flooding is possible. The Susan River near Susanville may also experience additional rises mid next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 21, 2025, 11:25 am      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 2:39AM PST until December 22 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches in the Tahoe Basin above 8000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 21, 2025, 2:39 am      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 2:45 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 2:39AM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches in the Tahoe Basin above 8000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 21, 2025, 2:39 am      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 2:45 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


Wind Advisory issued December 20 at 1:39PM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone locations along US-395 may see gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and there may be areas of blowing dust. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 20, 2025, 1:39 pm      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties


Wind Advisory issued December 20 at 1:39PM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Lake Tahoe, gusts up to 50 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 20, 2025, 1:39 pm      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area


High Wind Warning issued December 20 at 1:39PM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind prone locations along US-395/I-580 may see gusts up to 80 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 20, 2025, 1:39 pm      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Mono; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area


Lake Wind Advisory issued December 20 at 1:39PM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 20, 2025, 1:39 pm      Expires:  December 22, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake