Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Truckee Airport, CA ∙ Kings Beach, CA ∙ Crystal Bay, NV ∙ Round Hill Village, NV ∙ Truckee, CA ∙ Woodfords, CA ∙ Logan Creek, NV ∙ Tahoma, CA ∙ Lake Tahoe, CA ∙ Leviathan Peak, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 132 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 45 to 55 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late this afternoon into the evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet. 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.

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