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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Reno NV

435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



CAZ072-073-NVZ002-050000-

/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0011.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/

Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-

Including the cities of Tahoe City, Stateline, Truckee,

Coleville, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Lee Vining,

Markleeville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Glenbrook

435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 

8 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...



* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 5 to 8 

  inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 8 to 12 inches over higher 

  Sierra passes, and 12 to 24 inches of snow across the Sierra 

  Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind prone 

  areas along Hwy-395 in Mono County may see gusts 60+ mph. Higher 

  Sierra ridgetops may see gusts 100+ mph.



* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.



* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 

  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 

  mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight 

  of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause 

  sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to 

  impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to 

  trees and power lines.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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 in 

Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in California.



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CAZ071-050000-

/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0021.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/

Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-

Including the cities of Susanville, Loyalton, Portola,

Sierraville, and Westwood

435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING 

TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...



* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 to 8 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.



* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.



* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 

  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 

  Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 

conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 

calling 5 1 1 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in 

California.



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JC