"At 1:24 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid from Tuesday 10 p.m. until Friday Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV says to expect, Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. Travel could be very difficult to impossible."
"The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines, according to the NWS. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation."
A winter storm watch covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from Tuesday 10 p.m. through Friday Dec. 26 at 10 a.m., with forecasts of heavy snow and extreme winds. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are expected at lake level and 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet, with ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. Travel could be very difficult to impossible and hazardous conditions may affect Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds combined with heavy snow could damage trees and power lines. Residents are urged to slow down, use caution, monitor forecasts, call 511 for road conditions, and use county winter shelters if needed.
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