Winter Weather Advisory 12/25/2024 12:23 for California, Nevada areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 12:23PM PST until December 27 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow above 6000 feet with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches west of Highway 89 and up to 15 inches along the highest peaks. Up to 2 inches at lake level. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph with wave heights between 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive 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; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV