Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 2:40AM PDT until March 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* 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.