The National Weather Service says Christmas week could bring between five and nine feet of new snow to Incline Pines
Winter Storm Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday becomes Winter Storm Warning Wednesday through Sunday
For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with 5 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting to 35 mph, with ridge wind gusts exceeding 80 mph.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 8 feet above 7000 feet.
Wind gusts to 40 mph, with ridge wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, are likely.
WHERE: Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
WHEN: For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially by Wednesday night and Thursday. Strong winds could cause areas of tree damage.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Snow may mix with rain at times below 6500 feet Wednesday and Wednesday night. There may be a break in heavier snow late Thursday night and Friday.