Winter storm watch affecting the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from Monday to Wednesday

On Friday at 11:06 a.m. an updated winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

“Snow accumulations between 18 to 30 inches in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. This includes Tahoe City, Homewood, South Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, Hope Valley, and Markleeville. Sierra snow accumulation of 2 to 5 feet. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph in valleys, with...