Winter Storm Warning: Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, 18:00 UTC, 13 November 2026

Winter Storm Warning issued November 13 at 1:32AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

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Issued by: NWS Reno NV
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Likely
Began: 18:00 UTC, 13 November 2026
Ended: 18:00 UTC, 14 November 2026

Area

Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

What the National Weather Service said

* CHANGES...None. * 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 45 to 55 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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…

What it advised

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.

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