* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for
communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to
28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as
high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for
communities surrounding Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially
for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds
could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet
possible above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest
peaks. Light snowfall accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches as low as
4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. Heaviest snow
expected late Saturday morning through midday Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and
weekend mountain travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain above pass levels through
Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft late
Friday-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-4500 ft late
Saturday into Sunday.

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.