Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Reno, NV

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
315 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

CAZ071-252315-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Loyalton,
Sierraville, and Westwood
315 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 5500 to
  6000 feet and 1 to 6 inches below 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high
  as 70 mph along the highest ridges and up to 45 mph in lower
  valleys.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel and recreation could be very difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  and Christmas Day commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 4500 to 5500 feet by
  Christmas Day. Heavy rain tonight could lead to ponding of water
  on roads and minor flood impacts.

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.

&&

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CAZ072-NVZ002-252315-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe,
Stateline, Tahoe City, Truckee, Glenbrook, and Markleeville
315 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet for Lake
  Tahoe communities with 3 to 6 feet above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting
  as high as 100 mph along the highest ridges and up to 50 mph in
  the lower elevations and on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel and outdoor recreation could be very difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes
  Wednesday and Christmas Day. Very strong winds could cause
  extensive 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.

&&

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CAZ073-252315-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, Bridgeport,
and Coleville
315 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 feet above 8,000
  feet and 1 to 3 feet below 8,000 feet and along US-395. Winds
  gusting as high as 100 mph along the highest ridges and up to 60
  mph along US-395.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel and outdoor recreation could be very difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes
  Wednesday and Christmas Day. Very strong winds could cause
  extensive 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-252315-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0020.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Verdi, Sparks, and
Gardnerville
315 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of wet snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
  above 6000 feet. 2 to 5 inches possible between 5000 and 6000
  feet. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Winds
  may gust up to 65 mph along ridges.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible above 5500 feet
  Thursday morning and afternoon, but there is higher confidence in
  accumulating snow Thursday night into Friday morning. There is
  also much uncertainty in snow reaching valley floors, but a trace
  to an inch of snow is possible on valley floors between Thursday
  night and Friday morning. This may result in snow-covered
  walkways, slick roads and potential travel disruptions.

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.

&&

$$

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