Storm affects Incline schools; flood warning in Tahoe
Incline Village schools are on a two-hour delay Thursday morning because of a power outage and slick roads.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issue a flood watch for South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Incline Village, Truckee, Portola, Susanville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City through Nov. 16 at 10pm.
“Periods of moderate to heavy rain will continue today as an atmospheric river system moves through the region,” weather officials said.
A winter storm warning for the region is in effect until 4am Nov. 17.
“Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Additional snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7,500 feet. Accumulations below 7,500 feet are more uncertain due to variations in snow levels today, but accumulations up to 6 inches are possible this morning near 6,500 feet, with 6 to 12 inches between 6,500 and 7,500 feet,” the Weather Service said.For road conditions, click on the state icons on the home page of Lake Tahoe News.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report