California, Nevada Winter Storm Warning | Effective 04/11/2026 12:15

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 12:15PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to 25 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-45 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. Wave heights for Lake Tahoe from 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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