Avalanche Warning
AVWREV
The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake
Tahoe (CA))
* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large
avalanches are expected across backcountry terrain.
* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy
49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south,
including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski
areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.
* WHEN...In effect until Friday 5 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the
existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift
snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the
mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered
avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very
likely.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or
below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during
HIGH avalanche danger.
Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or
www.avalanche.org for more detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
From: Feb 19, 2026 12:59
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the Tahoe
Basin, with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Ridge top winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, have
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult with
long delays and possible closures. The hazardous conditions will
impact the morning and evening commutes, with icy patches
continuing overnight even after the snow ends.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may produce poor visibility and
near whiteout conditions at times especially in higher elevations.
From: Feb 19, 2026 09:35
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches below 5000 feet,
with 3 to 6 inches for foothill areas above 5000 feet. Locally
higher amounts around 8 inches from Washoe Valley to Virginia City
due to heavier snow bands early this morning. Wind gusts up to 25
mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, have
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes,
with icy patches continuing overnight even after the snow ends.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may produce limited visibility
at times.
From: Feb 19, 2026 09:35
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches in the Tahoe
Basin, with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may produce limited visibility
and near whiteout conditions at times.
From: Feb 18, 2026 17:59
Until: Feb 19, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations up to 3 inches on valley floors
with up to 6 inches for foothill areas above 5000 feet.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may produce limited visibility
and near whiteout conditions at times.
From: Feb 18, 2026 17:59
Until: Feb 19, 2026 18:00
Avalanche Warning
AVWREV
The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake
Tahoe (CA))
* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large
avalanches are expected across backcountry terrain. HIGH
avalanche danger might continue through the day on Thursday.
* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy
49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south,
including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski
areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.
* WHEN...In effect until Thursday 5 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the
existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift
snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the
mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered
avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very
likely.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or
below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during
HIGH avalanche danger.
Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or
www.avalanche.org for more detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
From: Feb 18, 2026 14:30
Until: Feb 19, 2026 13:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. 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.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:43
Until: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Heavy snow. 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.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:43
Until: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Avalanche Warning
AVWREV
The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake
Tahoe (CA))
* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large
avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and
into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry
terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on
Wednesday.
* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass
(Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the
south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not
include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation
programs exist.
* WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the
existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift
snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the
mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered
avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very
likely.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or
below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during
HIGH avalanche danger.
Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or
www.avalanche.org for more detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
From: Feb 17, 2026 13:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 13:30
Avalanche Warning
AVWREV
The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake
Tahoe (CA))
* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large
avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and
into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry
terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on
Wednesday.
* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass
(Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the
south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not
include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation
programs exist.
* WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the
existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift
snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the
mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered
avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very
likely.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or
below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during
HIGH avalanche danger.
Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or
www.avalanche.org for more detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
From: Feb 17, 2026 13:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 13:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Washoe County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning and evening commutes.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:43
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches on
the valley floor with 8 to 16 inches for foothill areas above 5000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph and over 60 mph in wind
prone locations along US-395/I-580.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the
Davis Fire burn area. Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1" per hour,
mainly this afternoon ahead of the evening commute. Blowing snow
may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at
times.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:43
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches,
with 3 to 5 inches along the higher elevations. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph with wave heights on Pyramid Lake up to 2-5 feet.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:43
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:53
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, with
localized amounts up to 4 inches possible within snow bands. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Narrow, higher-intensity snow bands may
develop, leading to rapid accumulations in a short window of time
and sudden reductions in visibility.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:39
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, with
localized amounts up to 4 inches possible in snow bands. Higher
peaks could see accumulations up to 6 inches in snow bands. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Narrow, higher-intensity snow bands may
develop, leading to rapid accumulations in a short window of time
and sudden reductions in visibility.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:39
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2
to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, with
localized amounts up to 4 inches possible within snow bands. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Narrow, higher-intensity snow bands may
develop, leading to rapid accumulations in a short window of time
and sudden reductions in visibility.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:49
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2
to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:53
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, with
localized amounts up to 4 inches possible in snow bands. Higher
peaks could see accumulations up to 6 inches in snow bands. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Narrow, higher-intensity snow bands may
develop, leading to rapid accumulations in a short window of time
and sudden reductions in visibility.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:49
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches above
7000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches at
lake level. Wind gusts up to 35 mph with ridgetop winds gusting up
to 80 mph. Wind gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights of 1 to 4 feet
on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to
trees and power lines. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will
be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
conditions improve.
From: Jan 05, 2026 08:39
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 18
inches above 7000 feet with up to 2 feet locally on highest peaks.
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches at lake level with
up to 12 inches for communities along and west of Highway 89. Wind
gusts of 25 to 35 mph with ridgetop winds gusting up to around 50
mph. Wind gusts up to 30 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on
Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:46
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet
above 7000 feet with up to 3 feet locally on highest peaks. Snow
accumulations of 4 to 12 inches at lake level with up to 16 inches
for communities along and west of Highway 89. Wind gusts of 25 to
40 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 70 mph at times. Wind
gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 04, 2026 08:51
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet
above 7000 feet with up to 3 feet locally on highest peaks. Snow
accumulations of 4 to 12 inches at lake level with up to 16 inches
for communities along and west of Highway 89. Wind gusts of 35 to
45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind
gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 03, 2026 21:22
Until: Jan 04, 2026 21:45
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves
1 to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 04, 2026 08:56
Until: Jan 04, 2026 21:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves
2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 03, 2026 09:48
Until: Jan 04, 2026 15:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph
with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up
to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 03, 2026 09:56
Until: Jan 04, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph
with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up
to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 02, 2026 22:49
Until: Jan 03, 2026 23:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves
2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
From: Jan 02, 2026 09:59
Until: Jan 03, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
feet with 4 to 10 inches at lake level. Ridgetop winds gusting to
over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts of 40 mph and wave heights of 1
to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 12 AM PST Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel in and across the
Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
From: Jan 01, 2026 20:16
Until: Jan 02, 2026 21:15
Winter Storm Watch
Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will
be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for
holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the
eastern Sierra.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and
along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch...
Heavy snow. 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.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon
to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday
afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday
morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at
times due to heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday
morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may
create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including
Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County.
Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra
crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.
From: Dec 31, 2025 20:08
Until: Jan 01, 2026 21:15
Winter Weather Advisory
Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will
be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for
holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the
eastern Sierra.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and
along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch...
Heavy snow. 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.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon
to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday
afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday
morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at
times due to heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday
morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may
create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including
Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County.
Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra
crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.
From: Dec 31, 2025 20:08
Until: Jan 01, 2026 21:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow. 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.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
From: Dec 30, 2025 20:57
Until: Jan 01, 2026 00:00
