Winter Storm Watch

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 239 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches in the Tahoe Basin above 8000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.