NOAA: Winter Storm Watch Issued For California | 1-2+ FEET of Snow Above 7000ft Friday – Saturday

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BLUE= Winter Storm Watch. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for California. It is in effect from Friday – Saturday. This will be the first significant snowfall event of the season. Even lake-level Lake Tahoe could see accumulating snow.

1-2+ FEET of Snow Above 7,000 Friday – Saturday.

NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Watch For:

  • California
7 day snowfall totals are looking GOOD for CA. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

Snow levels are expected to start out above 7,000ft, but they will drop to or below 6,000ft by the end of the storm.

Additional Storm Info:

The confidence levels for this storm are growing. Image: NOAA Hanford, CA
Snow totals Friday – Monday. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA

California: 1-2+ FEET of Snow Above 7000ft Friday – Saturday

* Total snow accumulations: Above 7000 feet 1
 to 2 feet with localized higher amounts. Between 6500 and 7000
 feet 5 to 10 inches with up to 3 inches at Lake Level, but more
 is possible if snow levels fall faster.
- NOAA Reno, NV
Most Likely vs. Colder Scenario snow totals. Valid Thursday – Sunday. Image: NOAA Reno, NV
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

CA Winter Storm Watch:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
354 AM PDT Thu Nov 2 2017

Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline,
and Incline Village

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with gusty winds. Plan on difficult
 travel conditions. Total snow accumulations: Above 7000 feet 1
 to 2 feet with localized higher amounts. Between 6500 and 7000
 feet 5 to 10 inches with up to 3 inches at Lake Level, but more
 is possible if snow levels fall faster.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
 possible.

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