NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Tahoe | 3-7+" Of Snow Tonight Above 7,000ft

PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Tahoe.

It’s in effect from 12:00am tonight – 10:00am Tuesday morning.

Snow is expected to impact the area throughout that time.

California:

3-7+” Of Snow Tonight Above 7,000ft

“A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect late tonight through Tuesday evening. Travel will be hazardous while the warning is effect and is discouraged.”

– NOAA Sacramento, CA

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is open and in for some more snow.

7 day snowfall totals are looking good. Image: Tropical Tidbits

The highest snow accumulations will occur at elevations above 7,000ft.

The 6-10 day outlook calls for above average precipitation and below average temperatures in California.

Additional Storm Info:

Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA

Tahoe: 3-7+” Of Snow Tonight Above 7,000ft

* Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches,
  except 3 to 7 inches above 7000 feet with the highest 
  amounts near the Sierra Crest.
- NOAA Reno, NV

Cold temperatures this morning. Image: NOAA Reno, NV

Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
248 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

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

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TO 10 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...pushed back start time for advisory.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches, except 3 to 7 inches above 7000 feet with the highest
  amounts near the Sierra Crest.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From midnight to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan for snow-covered roads and chain
  controls, especially over the passes.