Strong winds are expected across western Nevada and the Sierra on Friday.
Advisories for the Reno–Carson City–Minden area and Tahoe are in place from 4 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, to 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.
The National Weather Service in Reno said gusts could reach 55 mph in some areas, with higher speeds in wind-prone zones along U.S. 395…