Winter Weather Advisory 12/22/2024 12:05 for Nevada areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 12:05PM PST until December 24 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 12:05pm
Expires: 
December 23, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow above 6500 feet with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches west of Highway 89. Expect snow accumulations up to 2 inches at lake level and locally as high as 12 inches along the highest peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph with wave heights between 1 and 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel as well as the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV