More than a foot of snow, 100 mph wind gusts possible as storm approaches Sierra Nevada

The National Weather Service has issued alerts along the California-Nevada border in anticipation of an early winter storm. This impending weather event has the potential to deposit more than twelve inches (30 centimeters) of snow in the higher elevations of the Sierra region, accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) atop the ridges.

These winter weather advisories are set to be in effect from 4 p.m. on Saturday through 4 a.m. on Sunday, encompassing an area that stretches from the Lake Tahoe vicinity near Reno to the southern reaches of Yosemite National Park, including Mammoth Lakes, California.

The forecast for the approaching winter storm includes snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour in certain locations. Anticipated snowfall accumulations range from three to eight inches (7 to 20 centimeters) above elevations of 6,500 feet (1,980 meters) and could reach as high as fourteen inches (35 centimeters) above 8,000 feet (2,440 meters).

Motorists should prepare for treacherous road conditions and reduced visibility, particularly in areas with heavier snowfall bands, as advised by the weather service in Reno. Furthermore, the strong winds associated with this storm could result in tree damage, blowing snow, and potentially hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe, where waves may reach heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 122 centimeters).

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