Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 9:43:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 2:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 2:23:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch — NWS Reno NV

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Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:43PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

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A Winter Storm Watch covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from Friday morning through Saturday morning, with heavy wet snow and strong winds forecast. Travel could be very difficult, and the source notes possible damage to trees and power lines.

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Affected location: Greater Lake Tahoe Area

Illustrative image: Ominous snowstorm (in May?!) overtaking the Truckee Meadows as viewed from my parents house in south Reno — Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The watch identifies potential travel difficulties and possible damage from snow and strong winds in the affected area.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 1:43PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

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