Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 2:13PM PDT until March 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at the
Sierra crest with 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Ridge winds
gusting as high as high as 100 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 Sunday 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.

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