Winter Weather Advisory

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 230 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Below 6000 feet snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Above 6000 feet snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. For the eastern shore of Tahoe: snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For Lake Tahoe: southwest winds 15 to 25 mph gusting up to 40 mph with waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the peak commutes through Friday evening. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result from gusty winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected between 10 AM and 5 PM. This will affect the afternoon and evening commute across mountain passes. 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.