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Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 1:52PM PDT by NWS Reno ...COLD THROUGH THIS WEEKEND WITH ANOTHER WINTER STORM LIKELY MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY... * Cold temperatures will linger through this weekend with highs remaining 10 to 20 degrees below average. Additional spotty, light snow showers will be possible through early Sunday, which may produce brief minor accumulations on area roadways, mainly at night. * A stronger winter storm is likely to impact the region late Monday night through Wednesday, with the best chances for heavy Sierra snowfall from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. This will be a cold storm with snow levels close to the lower valley floors. Precipitation will be showery into western Nevada with best chances for spillover Tuesday. * Snow totals in the High Sierra could reach 2 to 3 feet, with 8 to 18 inches for the Tahoe Basin, around Mammoth Lakes, and mountainous areas of northeast CA west of US-395. Snow totals on valley floors of western Nevada could reach up to 2 inches, with 2 to 6 inches possible for foothill locations and Virginia City. The late March sun angle will limit accumulations on most road surfaces in lower elevations. * For Monday night through Tuesday evening: Gusty south to southwest winds will accompany the main cold front. This will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, further reducing visibility and bringing significant travel disruptions in the Sierra. Wind gusts to 40 to 50 mph in valley locations and over 100 mph along Sierra ridges may also bring difficulties for high profile vehicles, aviation interests, and backcountry recreation.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 25 at 9:06PM PDT until March 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 89, 8 to 18 inches in the Tahoe basin and above 5500 feet west of Highway 395, and 2 to 6 inches below 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in valley locations with up to 100 mph along Sierra ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates and strongest winds are anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Snow showers may continue into Wednesday with periods of locally intense snowfall. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended period of time.