Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1204 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with 2 to 8 inches elsewhere. Ridge winds will be gusting as high as 90 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines due to the expected heavy wet nature of the snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be Tuesday morning. 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.