California, Nevada Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/20/2026 10:41
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain
peaks. 1 to 4 inches of snow possible at lake level, highest on
the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower
elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3
feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes.