"On Tuesday at 1:18 p.m. a winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. At lake level, 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph at lake level, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph along the Sierra crest. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe, can be anticipated according to the NWS Reno NV."
"There is a 15% chance for lightning through this evening, which may bring impacts to backcountry recreation. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute as well as the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve, according to the NWS."
"Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. Winter weather wisdom: Driving tips from the NWS for challenging conditions Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year."
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected above 7,000 feet with 1 to 3 inches at lake level. Wind gusts up to 35 mph at lake level and up to 70 mph along the Sierra crest may produce 1 to 3 foot waves on Lake Tahoe. There is a 15% chance of lightning this evening, which could affect backcountry recreation. Travel may be very difficult and could impact evening and morning commutes. Gusty winds can bring down tree branches. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards are prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Motorists should slow down, carry emergency supplies, check road conditions by calling 511, assume icy roads near freezing, and avoid downed power lines.
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