Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Lakeridge, NV ∙ Coleville, CA ∙ Mount Lola, CA ∙ McGee Creek, CA ∙ Meeks Bay, CA ∙ Benton, CA ∙ Alpine Village, CA ∙ Genoa, NV ∙ Mono City, CA ∙ Carnelian Bay, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 5 to 8 inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 8 to 12 inches over higher Sierra passes, and 12 to 24 inches of snow across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy-395 in Mono County may see gusts 60+ mph. Higher Sierra ridgetops may see gusts 100+ mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in California. &&

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