2 products issued by NWS for: South Lake Tahoe CA
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 111 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-240000- /O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0005.210425T1000Z-210426T1200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 111 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy, late-season snow possible. For the Tahoe Basin and Alpine County...2 to 4 inches possible at Lake Tahoe level with 6 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. Along the Sierra Crest, 12 to 18 inches is possible. Southwest winds could gust up to 45 mph for Sierra valley communities with gusts up to 80 mph along the Sierra Crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and travel delays especially along Sierra passes including: Donner, Echo, Mt Rose, Spooner, and Dagget Summits. The hazardous conditions could impact the Sunday evening ski commute as well as Monday morning`s commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions are forecast for Lake Tahoe with wave heights 2 to 4 feet possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended period of time. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/reno
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service RENO NV 308 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-231200- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach 308 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021 ...Colder Late Season Storm For This Weekend... * A late season Pacific storm is expected to move into the region for this weekend into early next week, bringing sharply colder temperatures more typical of February. Anyone with travel plans, especially over the mountains, should keep a close eye on the forecast and make sure your vehicle is still winter-ready. * Widespread strong gusty winds are forecast Saturday into Sunday. These winds would bring road and aviation travel impacts across the Sierra and Western Nevada, along with blowing dust, rough lake conditions and localized fire weather concerns in lower elevation dry vegetation. * There is potential for significant, but not drought busting, moisture with this storm. Sierra passes could experience periods of heavy, wet snows late Saturday night into Sunday and Monday with possible travel impacts and chain controls especially at night. Mountain communities such as Tahoe, Truckee, and Mammoth Lakes look to vary between rain and snow, with Western Nevada cities seeing on and off rain showers Sunday into Monday. $$ http://weather.gov/reno