Blizzard Warning In Effect For Parts Of Sierra
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) - A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of the Sierra Nevada as another storm rolls through on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service says the warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Between 5-10 feet of new snow is expected, while ridge gusts could be 100 mph.
2-3 FEET of new #snow in last 24 hrs in the Sierra & this storm is just getting going! Life-threatening travel conditions today #CAStorm pic.twitter.com/hCJESuGKfB
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 10, 2017
Whiteout conditions are expected, with major Sierra highways having already seeing closures Tuesday morning.
Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe is reporting that 3.5 feet of new snow fell overnight. Winds up to 100 mph are being reported on the mountain; all lifts are now on hold at Heavenly due to the storm.
#MtnUpdate 3.5 feet of new snow overnight! #NWS: Blizzard warning, heavy snowfall, winds 100 mph. All lifts on hold, stay tuned.
— HeavenlyConditions (@HVconditions) January 10, 2017
Kingvale, along the Interstate 80 corridor of the Sierra, reported 26 inches of new snow overnight.
Kingvale, in the northern Sierra Nevada along Interstate 80, reported 26 inches of new snow overnight! #i80 #CAwx
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 10, 2017
Authorities are warning travelers that life-threatening weather conditions will continue through Wednesday morning. Travelers are advised to avoid trying to make it through the mountains for the time being.