Avalanche Watch issued February 12 at 8:27AM PST by NWS Reno NV
AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 08:30 PST Wed Feb 12 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 on Thursday. * 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
Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 5:35PM PST until February 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* 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. *
Winter Storm Warning issued February 11 at 1:03PM PST until February 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 feet along and west of Hwy 89 with 2 to 4 feet along the Sierra crest. 10 to 18 inches around lake level. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations. Lake Tahoe waves between 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes from Wednesday through Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates of 1 to
Winter Storm Watch issued February 11 at 1:03PM PST until February 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches, except for 6 to 12 inches for foothill areas above 5500 feet. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From early Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall are most likely early Thursday morning with rain mixing with snow on the valley floors Thursday afternoon.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 3:59AM PST until February 12 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -10 to -15 degrees. * WHERE...The Surprise Valley in Eastern Modoc County and far Northern Washoe County from High Rock Canyon to the Oregon border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 10 at 1:05PM PST until February 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet along and west of Hwy 89 with 2 to 4 feet along the Sierra crest. 10 to 20 inches around lake level. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 45 mph at lower elevations. Lake Tahoe waves between 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 12:25PM PST until February 12 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -10 to -15 degrees. * WHERE...The Surprise Valley in Eastern Modoc County and far Northern Washoe County from High Rock Canyon to the Oregon border. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Flood Advisory issued February 9 at 10:09AM PST until February 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Ongoing areas of flooding in the area that are very slowly receding. * WHERE...Along Pit River and tributaries in Northwest Lassen County including Big Valley, Bieber, and Nubieber. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...A slow water recession is expected to continue, but flood impacts will be prolonged and likely persist through the remainder of the weekend. Cold temperatures and ice in slow moving and ponded areas may exacerbate impacts and damage structures or block drainage areas. Numerous rural roads in NW Lassen County are damaged and/or flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1003 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated
Flood Advisory issued February 8 at 10:22AM PST until February 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Ongoing areas of flooding in the area that are very slowly receding. * WHERE...Along Pit River and tributaries in Northwest Lassen County including Big Valley, Bieber, and Nubieber. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...A slow water recession is expected to continue, but flood impacts will be prolonged and likely persist through the weekend. Cold temperatures and ice in slow moving and ponded areas may exacerbate impacts and damage structures or block drainage areas. Numerous rural roads in NW Lassen County are damaged and/or flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1013 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated Pit River flood
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 2:21PM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.