Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SSE Kings Beach CA

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

CAZ072-073-NVZ002-050000-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0011.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Including the cities of Tahoe City, Stateline, Truckee,
Coleville, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Lee Vining,
Markleeville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Glenbrook
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 5 to 8
  inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 8 to 12 inches over higher
  Sierra passes, and 12 to 24 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 this morning to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
  of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
  sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to
  trees and power lines.

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 in
Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in California.

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