Alertes en vigueurTruckee, CA

What: Snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the Tahoe Basin, with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Ridge top winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
When: Until 10 PM PST this evening.
Impacts: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, have become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult with long delays and possible closures. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes, with icy patches continuing overnight even after the snow ends.
Additional Details: Blowing snow may produce poor visibility and near whiteout conditions at times especially in higher elevations.

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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA))
What: HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Thursday.
Where: Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.
When: In effect until Thursday 5 AM PST.
Impacts: Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely.
Precautionary / Preparedness Actions: Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.