GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA; GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA — * WHAT...Snow above 7000 ft. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with up to 9 inches along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
Winter weather in Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS