According to the National Weather Service, we will continue to see a lot of winter weather throughout the rest of the day and tomorrow, which should continue through 1 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Friday for the greater Lake Tahoe area.

Their report is as follows:

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area including the cities of Virginia City, Gardnerville, Sparks, and Verdi


…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, except for 4 to
12 inches in foothill areas above 5500 feet including Virginia
City. Wind gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas may gust as high
as 55 mph.

* WHERE…Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN…Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is more uncertainty in snow amounts at
the valley floors as snow levels fluctuate. If snow levels stay
down longer than expected, snowfall will be more significant.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

For the Greater Lake Tahoe Area:

* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 feet along and west of Hwy 89 with 2 to 4 feet along the Sierra crest. Accumulations of 10 to 18 inches elsewhere. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 45 mph at lower elevations. Waves of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE…Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact all commutes Thursday and Friday. Prepare for significant slow-downs and possible road closures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest and most persistent snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour will likely occur Thursday morning and early afternoon. Heavy snow along with gusty winds may result in periods of zero visibility.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, English professor and investigative journalist working in the Sierras. More importantly, she is an advocate of high desert agriculture and rescue dogs.