Lake Tahoe, CA Conditions Report: "Too Dangerous To Be Outside"

Alpine Meadows, CA today. photo: jason tross

“It’s basically been too dangerous to be outside. The skiing was sick but it was literally on the old Cottonwood ski area hill in truckee. Haha. I’ll get a few for ya’ll tomorrow for sure after 4 more feet” – Willie Colt, today

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* TIMING: DANGEROUS BLIZZARD CONDITIONS UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
  HEAVY SNOW WILL PERSIST WITH LIGHTER WINDS WEDNESDAY AND
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 10 FEET ABOVE 7000 FEET WITH 3
  TO 7 FEET AT LAKE TAHOE LEVEL.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. SIERRA
  RIDGE GUSTS OVER 100 MPH.
- NOAA Reno, NV today

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Power just went out for all North Lake Tahoe and Truckee… (10pm today)

We don’t think ski resorts will be open tomorrow.

Please be safe.

Please be smart.