Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 103 PM PST Tue Feb 11 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 feet along and west of Hwy 89 with 2 to 4 feet along the Sierra crest. 10 to 18 inches around lake level. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations. Lake Tahoe waves between 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes from Wednesday through Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour will be possible Thursday morning through Thursday night. Heavy snow along with gusty winds may result in periods zero visibility. 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.