Lake Wind Advisory and Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe southtahoenow.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from southtahoenow.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Updated Snow in Arnold
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra Nevada above 4,500 feet, from Saturday evening through Monday morning.
The late season storm will bring periods of heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada. The heaviest snow is expected on Sunday and travel is not recommended; chain controls and travel delays can be expected.
The snow levels will be mostly between 4,500 and 5,500 feet and then fall down to 3,500 feet by Monday morning.
Total snow accumulations will range between eight inches to two feet, above the 6,000 foot elevation.
Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow, Significant reductions in visibility are likely with the possibility of local whiteout conditions.
Storm Tracker Forecast: Active & much cooler weekend ahead actionnewsnow.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from actionnewsnow.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Old Man Winter isn t ready to head off to the Southern Hemisphere just quite yet. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued two weather statements - a Lake Wind Advisory and a Winter Storm Watch.
The Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 5:00 a.m. Saturday to 3:00 a.m. Sunday. They are calling for southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected as are wave heights 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Lake conditions will be hazardous all weekend. Heavy snow will arrive late Saturday night and continue through Sunday. Plan ahead for any travel in the Tahoe Basin.
Cheyenne NWS Warns Of Third Winter kgab.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kgab.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.