One product issued by NWS for: 4 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 235 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024 CAZ072-073-NVZ002-040000- /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0021.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/ Mono County-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Bridgeport, Markleeville, Truckee, Coleville, Incline Village, Lee Vining, Glenbrook, and Tahoe City 235 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow Above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 6 to 12 inches over higher Sierra passes, and up to 10 to 14 inches of snow across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy-395 in Mono County may see gusts 60+ mph. Higher Sierra ridgetops may see gusts 100+ mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and recreating in the Sierra back country should be prepared for late season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning. 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 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in California. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ JC