"The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and the Mammoth Mountain Area are the focus of a winter storm watch issued at 12:57 p.m. on Tuesday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid from Friday 4 p.m. until Sunday Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. The NWS Reno NV adds to prepare for, Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet and up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see gusts as high as 100 mph."
"Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, the NWS said. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program."
A winter storm watch covers the Greater Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain areas from Friday 4 p.m. through Sunday Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are expected above 7000 feet and up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see gusts as high as 100 mph, making travel very difficult to impossible and potentially affecting the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could damage trees and power lines. Residents should monitor the latest forecasts. Winter shelter resources are listed for Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.
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