Winter Weather Advisory, California
Moderate6 to 12 inches of snow with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest, gusts up to 60 mph. Travel could be difficult, especially through mountain passes such as Donner Pass, Echo Summit, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts Pass.
Ended Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
- Issued
- Expires
- Updated
Places in this advisory
How much
- Snow across the area
- 6 to 12 inches
- Wind gusts
- Up to 60 mph
Map
- This advisory
- Interstates
- US highways
Details from the National Weather Service
- What
- Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation at lake level. Ridge winds gusting up to 60 mph.
- Where
- Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
- When
- Until 11 in the morning Wednesday.
- Impacts
- Travel could be difficult, especially through mountain passes such as Donner Pass, Echo Summit, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts Pass. The hazardous conditions may impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
- Additional details
- Heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday morning through late afternoon with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour possible at times.
Updates
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Cancelled by the National Weather Service. October 15, 2025
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Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. October 14, 2025
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Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. October 14, 2025
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Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. October 14, 2025
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Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. October 13, 2025
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Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. October 12, 2025