Winter Is NOT Over In California | Winter Weather Advisory Issued | 6-12″ of Snow Above 7,000ft Today – Thursday Morning

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PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

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.

7 day snowfall totals. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

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:

Weaker Weather Systems. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA
Snowfall totals. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA

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
Snow for Tahoe. Image: NOAA Reno, NV
Snowfall totals. Image: NOAA Hanford, CA
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

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.

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