* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 feet along and west
of Hwy 89 with 2 to 4 feet along the Sierra crest. Accumulations
of 10 to 18 inches elsewhere. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100
mph with gusts up to 45 mph at lower elevations. Waves of 2 to 4
feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE…Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact all commutes Thursday and Friday.
Prepare for significant slow-downs and possible road closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest and most persistent snowfall rates
of 2 to 3 inches per hour will likely occur Thursday morning and
early afternoon. Heavy snow along with gusty winds may result in
periods of zero visibility.