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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Reno NV

232 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



CAZ072-073-NVZ002-051500-

/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240505T1500Z/

Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-

Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes,

Markleeville, Incline Village, Coleville, Truckee, Lee Vining,

Glenbrook, Tahoe City, Bridgeport, and Stateline

232 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of to 2 to 6 

  inches around lake level, 5 to 10 inches along and west of Hwy 89 

  and 10 to 18 inches across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds 

  gusting as high as 50 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...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday.



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

  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/2 

  mile due to falling 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.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and 

  recreating in the Sierra back country should expect late season 

  wintry conditions through early Sunday morning



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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CAZ071-051500-

/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240505T1500Z/

Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-

Including the cities of Westwood, Portola, Susanville,

Sierraville, and Loyalton

232 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY 

ABOVE 5000 FEET...



* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 

  to 5 inches.



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



* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday.



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

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

  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and 

  recreating in the Sierra back country should be prepared for late 

  season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early 

  Sunday morning.



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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