Moderate Cold Wave ● Active

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 9:10AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV, United States of America

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* CHANGES...Increased snowfall totals along the highest peaks. Added
accumulations down to 6000 ft.

* WHAT...Snow above 7000 ft. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with
up to 12 inches along the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up
to 2 inches possible down to 6000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday
night.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionGreater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-31T16:00:00-07:00

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About this location

The agency did not publish coordinates for this warning. The pin is the centre of the country, not the location of the event — read the area name, not the map, for where it applies.

Area as the agency stated it: Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

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What to do

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