Western Nevada and the Sierra are set to see strong winds and scattered rain as a Pacific system moves inland late tonight through Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A high wind warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday for the Reno-Tahoe region. Gusts up to 70–80 mph are possible in wind-prone areas along U.S. 395, with ridgetop gusts exceeding 100 mph. Reno itself could see gusts near 45 mph Wednesday.

On Lake Tahoe, winds could gust up to 45 mph, producing waves of 3 to 5 feet and creating hazardous conditions for small boats and paddlecraft.

Rain and snow are likely Wednesday, mainly late morning through afternoon, with snow levels around 8,000 to 8,500 feet. The heaviest precipitation will fall along the western Sierra slopes, but rain

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