"Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, locally up to 4 feet along the highest peaks. Snow totals will be highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Winds gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. For Thursday's storm, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest,"
"The highest snowfall rates will continue through early Wednesday morning. There is also the threat of lightning throughout the greater Lake Tahoe area through 6pm today. Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, the NWS said. Slow down and use caution while traveling."
"Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When traveling during snow or freezing rain, prioritize safety by slowing down. In near-freezing temperatures, it's safest to assume that icy conditions exist on roadways and adjust your driving accordingly. Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards."
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lake Tahoe on Feb. 19, 4 a.m.–10 p.m. Forecasted snow includes 1–3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, up to 4 feet on highest peaks, with the highest totals on the west shore and Alpine County. Winds may gust to 50 mph in valleys and over 100 mph on Sierra ridges. Storm totals range up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6–10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. Blowing snow, lightning, near-whiteout visibility, and downed trees or power lines will make travel hazardous; call 511 and carry emergency supplies if driving.
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