Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

CAZ072-NVZ002-040000-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Truckee, and Stateline
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
  feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph
  with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up
  to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
  morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
  damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ073-040000-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, Coleville, and
Bridgeport
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 8000
  feet with up to 4 feet locally on highest peaks. Snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches for communities along Highway 395
  with 8 to 16 inches between 7000 and 8000 feet. Wind gusts of 35
  to 45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
  morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
  damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ071-040000-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0001.260104T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Loyalton, Westwood, Sierraville,
Susanville, and Portola
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow mainly above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches with locally up to 12 inches above 5000 feet west of
  Highway 395, and 1 to 4 inches above 5000 feet along and east of
  Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CJ