"The National Weather Service released a winter storm warning at 12:58 p.m. on Sunday valid from 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Snow accumulations between 2 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet."
"Winds on Tuesday gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph, can be expected according to the NWS Reno NV. The highest snowfall rates will be mid-Monday morning through Monday evening, then a second wave mid-Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning. Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions."
"Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, according to the NWS. If you must travel, 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. TahoeAlerts offers a one-stop alert notification registration for residents and visitors throughout the Tahoe region. To receive alerts, visit the TahoeAlerts website."
A winter storm warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday through 10 p.m. Wednesday for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Snowfall of 2 to 3 feet is expected in the Tahoe Basin, with 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet and highest totals on the west shore and much of Alpine County. Sierra ridge gusts may exceed 100 mph and valley gusts up to 50 mph, with the highest snowfall rates mid-Monday and a second wave mid-Tuesday through early Wednesday. Travel may be very difficult to impossible with whiteout conditions and wind damage to trees and power lines. Call 511 for road conditions, register with TahoeAlerts for notifications, and use county shelter resources if shelter is needed.
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