Tahoe Vista, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches with 8 to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to 5 inches
of snow accumulation at lake level. Wind gusts exceeding 100 mph
on ridges.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across
mountain passes such as Donner Pass, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts
Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning
and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and
power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty in the storm track and snow
levels mean amounts could be higher, with a 25 percent probability
of up to 8 inches at lake level, 18 inches at passes, and 30
inches on the crest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this storm.

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