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RENO, Nev. – The high desert is stirring early this Saturday morning as the first major Pacific system of late October sweeps across northern Nevada. Palm-sized leaves tumble across I-580 in steady gusts, while mountain clouds thicken—early hints of the Sierra’s first measurable snow.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory through Sunday evening. Southwest gusts may reach 40 mph in the valleys and 50 mph over exposed ridges, making travel challenging along I-580, U.S. 395, and Highway 50. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use caution, particularly through Washoe Valley where crosswinds can peak this afternoon…