Just when you thought winter was over in California, it makes its way back.ย The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the state. It’s in effect Today – Thursday Morning. Snow is expected to fall at lake level and below, but the heaviest snowfall totals are expected to occur in the mountains.
6-12″ of Snow Above 7,000ft Today – Thursday Morning.
Snow levels are forecasted to hover between 5,000ft & 6,500ft on Wednesday, and drop all the way down to 3,000ft on Thursday.
Additional Storm Info:
California:ย 6-12″ of Snow Above 7,000ft Today – Thursday Morning
* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 ย inches, with 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet, are expected. - NOAA Reno, NV
CA Winter Weather Advisory:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 223 AM PDT Wed Apr 11 2018 Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 ย inches, with 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gusty winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up ย to 45 mph will cause choppy conditions on Lake Tahoe through the ย evening. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the ย evening and morning commutes. Be prepared for reduced ย visibilities at times and travel delays over the passes.