The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 11 p.m., predicting snow accumulations ranging from 2 feet at the Sierra crest to 10-18 inches in nearby communities. Winds are expected to gust up to 100 mph with waves as high as 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. These hazardous conditions may severely impact travel, particularly during peak commute times. Residents are advised to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles and can obtain shelter information from local agencies.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to hazardous winter conditions, with strong winds potentially damaging trees and power lines and causing near whiteout conditions.
Lake Tahoe will experience south-southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, along with dangerous wave heights reaching 2 to 4 feet.
Snow accumulations in the Sierra crest could reach up to 4 feet at the highest peaks, creating hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday and Thursday.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for alerts on TahoeAlerts and should prepare for emergencies by keeping essentials in their vehicles.
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