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First Alert Friday: Major Storm System on the Way

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The storm system we have been talking about for over a week is now knocking on the door. Conditions remain quiet this Thursday afternoon with warm temps and plenty of sunshine. However, all of that changes on Friday. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Sierra from 10am on Friday until 10am on Saturday. Wind Advisories have also been issued for the majority of Nevada and the Sierra from 10am to 10pm on Friday. A strong low will enter from the northwest with precipitation reaching the Sierra by the late morning hours. Precipitation will spill over onto the Sierra front by the early afternoon before entering the Great Basin by the later afternoon/evening hours. Temperatures will stagnate and eventually drop after the front works through. Snow is anticipated above 6,000 feet in the Sierra. Snow totals between 6,000 and 7,000 feet are expected between 2-6 inches with 6-12 inches for most above 7,000 feet. However, high elevations and the crest west of Lake Tahoe can expect upwards of a foot, towards 20 inches of snow. A trace to 2 inches of snow can’t be ruled out down to about 5,000-5,500 feet Friday night into early Saturday. The moisture content within the snow is expected to be very high, meaning the classic Sierra cement snow is what we are expecting. Avoid travel in the Sierra from Friday midday until Saturday midday. Rain is anticipated for most of the Sierra front and Great Basin with totals under a half of an inch for most. Winds will be a primary concern with this system as south to southwest winds will range from 20-40 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Wind prone locations and mountain passes could receive wind gusts up to 75 mph. Power outages are possible due to the strong winds and Sierra cement snow. Lots of dust is also expected to be kicked up in the Great Basin before rain falls. Conditions will quiet down over the weekend with highs in the 40s and 50s. Another wave of precipitation is expected to enter Sunday night into Monday, with precipitation lingering in Eastern zones into Tuesday. A third and what looks to be the final wave of precipitation for now will pass overhead on Wednesday and Thursday. - Patrick.

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Previews and predictions ahead of Northern 5A/4A high school football regional title games

Every week, we will preview and offer a prediction for every Northern Nevada 5A and 4A game high school football game. Here is our preview ahead of regional championships. (4) Spanish Springs at (2) Bishop Manogue: It's a rematch of last year's regional title game but an unlikely meeting considering where these teams stood earlier this season. The Miners have rolled through league play with a 4-1 record, including five straight wins. They beat Damonte Ranch, 45-7, in the regional semifinals. Junior quarterback Parker Scholl has looked fantastic of late, completing 8-of-10 passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns against the Mustangs. The offense is clicking, averaging 40.2 ppg in league. The Cougars finished 2-3 in the 5A North, losing to Manogue, McQueen and Damonte Ranch. However, they upset No. 1 seed McQueen, 26-23, last week. The defense performed well against the Lancers' stout run game. Junior quarterback Kanon Boggs has thrown for 2,380 yards with 22 touchdowns, leading a dangerous air attack that features George Deacon-Buddy (778 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns). Bishop Manogue beat Spanish Springs, 38-17, during their regular-season matchup Oct. 23. It was 17-17 at halftime before Manogue scored 21 unanswered points and shut out the Cougars in the second half. Last year, Spanish Springs beat Manogue handily, 48-7, en route to a 5A state championship. This year's matchup should go differently. Manogue is playing great football. Spanish Springs has shown it can play with anyone despite losing three league games. Prediction: Bishop Manogue 35, Spanish Springs 21.

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