2 products issued by NWS for: South Lake Tahoe CA
Avalanche Warning
CAZ072-NVZ002-061500- URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Avalanche Warning U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center Relayed by National Weather Service Reno NV 535 AM PST Sun Feb 5 2023 The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is expected in the mountains today through early Monday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. * WHEN...In effect from 7 AM PST this morning until 7 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...A winter storm with strong winds, high-intensity snowfall, and heavy new snow accumulation may result in widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches could occur in a variety of areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. This includes below treeline areas. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. $$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 335 AM PST Sun Feb 5 2023 CAZ072-NVZ002-060600- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230206T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 335 AM PST Sun Feb 5 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Updated for additional snow accumulations within bands of heavier snow showers today. * WHAT...Snow showers producing bands of heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches, except 8 to 16 inches above 7000 feet. Wind gusts up to 40 mph, with gusts to 80 mph along the Sierra crest. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Bands of heavier snow showers will produce rapid changes in visibility and road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10 to 15% chance of thunder in the Sierra this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$