"On Friday at 11:06 a.m. an updated winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Snow accumulations between 18 to 30 inches in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. This includes Tahoe City, Homewood, South Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, Hope Valley, and Markleeville. Sierra snow accumulation of 2 to 5 feet. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph, can be anticipated according to the NWS Reno NV."
"The highest snowfall rates will be late Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary."
"Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda County: List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. Winter weather shelters in San Mateo County: San Mateo County residents in need of shelter should visit their local Core Service Agency in order to seek access to the Inclement Weather Program or other shelter programs. Winter weather shelters in Contra Costa County: For information about how to connect with all emergency shelters in Contra Costa, call 211 or click on the list of shelters provided by Contra Costa Health."
A winter storm watch is in effect from Sunday 10 p.m. through Wednesday Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and surrounding regions. Expected snowfall totals are 18–30 inches in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore and much of Alpine County, with 2–5 feet across the Sierra. Winds are forecast to gust 35–45 mph in valleys and exceed 100 mph on Sierra ridges. The highest snowfall rates will occur late Monday into Tuesday, producing potential whiteout conditions and very difficult or impossible travel. Strong winds may cause tree and power line damage. Local counties list winter shelters and residents should monitor forecasts, consider delaying travel, and use extreme caution if travel is necessary.
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