One product issued by NWS for: South Lake Tahoe CA
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 413 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-260000- /O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0001.210127T0300Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210125T1800Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 413 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * CHANGES...None for the Winter Weather Advisory. Second Storm: Winter Storm Watch upgraded to Winter Storm Warning. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, a prolonged period of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 6 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting up to 40 mph in lower elevations and in excess of 80 mph over ridges leading to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough conditions can be expected on Lake Tahoe through much of the week. Gusts 30-45 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.Very dangerous travel conditions possible Tuesday night through Thursday night. Strong winds could cause tree damage and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid travel if possible starting Tuesday evening, 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. && $$