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WARNING A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.


ADVISORY An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.


WATCH A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.

National Weather Service Advisories, Watches And Warnings:
For Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Truckee and Incline Village.
At
7:00 AM February 6, 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
NOON PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches with
2 to 3 feet possible at the highest mountain peaks. Ridge winds
gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower
elevations. Lake Tahoe waves between 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday
morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage
to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are
expected between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, with
snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at times.


The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY A
VALANCHE WATCH for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA))

* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry
beginning midday Thursday and continuing until Friday morning.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy
49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south,
including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski
areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.

* WHEN...In effect from Wed 15:30 PST to Thu 06:00 PST.

* IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall
and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the
mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring
people could occur in backcountry areas.

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