Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for:

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1233 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2026

CAZ072-NVZ002-130845-
/O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0005.261113T1800Z-261114T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0004.261113T1800Z-261114T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Tahoe City, Incline Village,
Truckee, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, and Stateline
1233 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000
  feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to
  20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to
  90 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and Lake
  Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra
  cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong
  winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous
  conditions for small watercraft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this
  system late Friday afternoon into Friday evening with snow levels
  falling to as low as 5500 feet.

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.

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Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1152 AM PST Wed Nov 11 2026

CAZ072-NVZ002-130015-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0032.261113T0600Z-261113T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Incline Village, Glenbrook,
South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, and Stateline
1152 AM PST Wed Nov 11 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and
  waves 2 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

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