Winter Storm Warnings
April 1 2026
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations tonight of 2-4 inches on the
Sierra crest. Then for Wednesday-Thursday morning, 4-8 inches west
of Highway 89 with 6-12 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to 3
inches possible at lake level. Sierra valley gusts of 45 to 55
mph. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe from 3 to 6 feet. 100 mph gusts on
the ridgetops.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power
lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday
night between 8 PM and 5 AM.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border
may see gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 and I-580, including Washoe Valley,
may see gusts up to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the
Davis Fire burn area.
* WHAT...Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.
Ridgetops gusting over 100 mph.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
