National Weather Service Reno NV
344 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline,
and Incline Village
344 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* CHANGES...Winter Storm Watch upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches, except 1 to 2 feet above 7500 feet. Wind gusts around
50 mph with gusts up to 100 mph along the Sierra ridgetops.
Waves 3 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will move into the area late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. Impacts to higher Sierra
passes such as Mt Rose Summit (SR-431) and Carson Pass (SR-88)
are possible during this time with snow levels falling to all
Sierra passes by Tuesday afternoon and evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an
emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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