Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 108 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above 7,000 feet with 2 to 6 inches below 7,000 feet. Ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Lake Tahoe, lake winds may gust up to 50 mph on Friday and Friday night which will cause wave heights of 3 to 5 feet. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.