What was issued
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000
to 7500 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Wind gusts of 60
to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and
Lake Tahoe communities.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* 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 6000 feet.
What you should do
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Affected area