Major Snowstorm Expected to Hit California, Travel 'Impossible'

The National Weather Service warns of whiteout conditions, high winds, and significant snowfall in the Greater Lake Tahoe area over the weekend.

California is bracing for a major snowstorm over the weekend, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe area.
Cities including Markleeville, Glenbrook, Stateline, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, and Truckee are predicted to receive between 5 and 10 inches of snow.
Travel is expected to be 'difficult to impossible' in the Sierra Nevada Range, with whiteout conditions and wind gusts of up to 100 mph predicted.
Travelers are advised to carry chains, extra food, and water, and to be prepared for long delays or to adjust their travel plans.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens or even single digits after the storm, posing additional risks.