Avalanche Watch issued March 11 at 3:00PM PDT 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 17:00 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 from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. * 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
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 1:49PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy Snow. For areas along the Sierra crest: snow accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet with locally up to 4 feet possible at the highest peaks. For the Sierra communities: snow accumulations up to 8 to 18 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 110 mph. For Lake Tahoe: south-southwest winds 20 to 25 mph gusting up to 45 mph with waves up to 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 1:28PM PDT until March 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy 395, Hwy 95, and Hwy 50 may see gusts reach up to 65 mph. Winds over Pyramid Lake 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 1:28PM PDT until March 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 1:02PM PDT until March 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 2:00PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy Snow. For areas along the Sierra crest: snow accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet with locally up to 4 feet possible at the highest peaks. For the Sierra communities: snow accumulations up to 12 to 18 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 70 mph. For Lake Tahoe: south-southwest winds gusting up to 40 mph with waves up to 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Strong
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 12:53PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet near the Sierra crest with up to 12 to 18 inches in the Sierra communities. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines as well as blowing snow that could cause near whiteout conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:56PM PST until March 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches below 7000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over the highest peaks. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:56PM PST until March 6 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 12:22PM PST until March 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches below 7000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over the highest peaks. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.