FROM: NWS Reno NV
AREA: Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
SENT: 2026-02-15T12:58:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 3 feet in the
Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County.
Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet. Winds on
Tuesday gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts
over 100 mph.
* WHERE…Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest snowfall rates will be mid-Monday
morning through Monday evening, then a second wave mid-Tuesday
morning through early Wednesday morning.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T16:00:00-08:00
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