Winter Storm Warning and Lake Wind Advisory Issued for Lake Tahoe The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with southwest winds expected to reach 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are anticipated on Lake Tahoe. The advisory covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. The Winter Storm Warning is active from 5 a.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected above 6,500 feet, with accumulations of 4 to 10 inches in that range. Higher mountain peaks could see 12 to 18 inches of snow. At lake level, particularly on the west shore, 1 to 4 inches of snow may fall. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph are possible at lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe, where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet. Ridgetop winds could gust up to 90 mph at times. The NWS Reno provided a forecast for South Lake Tahoe, listing the following conditions: Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59°F. Light south winds increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with gusts up to 25 mph. A slight chance of showers before 11 p.m., followed by a chance of showers after 2 a.m. The snow level, initially at 7,800 feet, lowers to 7,200 feet after midnight. Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, with some thunder possible. The snow level drops to 6,800 feet, and temperatures peak near 45°F. Southwest winds reach 10 to 15 mph, with a 100% chance of precipitation. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible. Wednesday: Snow showers, with temperatures dropping to around 24°F. Southwest winds range from 5 to 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.#national_weather_service #lake_tahoe #reno #greater_lake_tahoe_area #lassen_eastern_plumas_eastern_siera_counties
