Winter Weather Advisory

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 143 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 6000 feet with accumulations of 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 89 and up to 20 inches along the highest peaks. Up to 2 inches on the eastern shores, with up to 4 inches on the western shores at lake level. Ridge winds gusting as high as 120 mph. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph with wave heights between 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.