An east wind is uncommon in Northern Nevada, but it’s not unheard of. When it does happen, it reverses our normal wind pattern, with the potential for down sloping winds west of Reno into California.
In Southern California, this is referred to as Santa Ana Winds. These winds increase fire danger, as wind speeds can be very strong and compress the air, drying it out.
There is a Red Flag Warning up for much of the Sierra through Friday, ending from north to south on that day…