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Updated:October 13, 2025 5:16 am PDT

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Sun, 10/12 1:36pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 13, 2025 5:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 10/13 5:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 2 feet, up to 3 feet along higher elevations; highest totals
south of Highway 50. Winds gusting up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 6500 feet.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
conditions are expected to impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be 5500 to 6500 feet,
decreasing after Monday night to 5000 to 6000 feet with heaviest
snow accumulation expected Monday afternoon to late evening. Snow
accumulations may be affected by diurnal trends and sun angle.

Information:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Sun, 10/12 1:55pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 13, 2025 5:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 10/13 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches with up to 2 feet along the Sierra crest. 1 to 3 inches of
snow accumulation at lake level. Ridge winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially through mountain
passes such as Donner Pass, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts Pass. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday
morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Information:
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.