Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:33AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Issue date: 2026-11-12T08:33+00:00
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late Friday afternoon into Friday evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet.
Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:43PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Issue date: 2026-11-11T21:43+00:00
* CHANGES...Increased snow amounts to reflect the current forecast. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late Friday afternoon into Friday evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet.
Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Issue date: 2026-11-11T19:52+00:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Issue date: 2026-11-11T19:52+00:00
* CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395/I-580 may see gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire, Hawk Fire, and Bull Fire burn areas.
High Wind Watch issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Issue date: 2026-11-11T19:52+00:00
* CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
