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Updated:February 11, 2026 7:15 am PST

Winter Weather Advisory WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Wed, 2/11 3:35am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 11, 2026 7:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 2/11 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Western Plumas County/Lassen Park - West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Light to Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to
5 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up 6-10 inches to over
higher peaks. 1 to 3 inches of snow down to around 5500 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6000 to 5500 feet today.

Information:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. The hazardous conditions could make travel difficult with
delays and chain controls.
Winter Weather Advisory WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Tue, 2/10 1:18pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 11, 2026 7:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 2/11 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet.
At lake level, 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph at lake
level, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph along the Sierra crest.
Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening commute as well as the Wednesday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Small
boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and
should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15% chance for lightning through
this evening, which may bring impacts to backcountry recreation.

Information:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight,
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.