Truckee, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.

09:00 PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002
(Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA))

* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry
from Sunday evening through Monday.

* 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 and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.

* WHEN...In effect from Sun 09:00 PDT to Tue 04:00 PDT.

* IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and
strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the
mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring
people could occur in backcountry areas.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions could occur. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry
avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended.

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.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above
7000 feet with 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Locally higher
amounts up to 3 feet possible on the highest peaks. Ridge winds
gusting as high as high as 90 mph. For Lake Tahoe: southwest winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour
possible from 11 PM tonight to 9 AM PDT Monday.

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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