RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another big snow storm with dangerous winds gusting in excess of 130 mph over the top of the Sierra is barreling down on the Lake Tahoe area.
A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for the Tahoe area, where more than 2 feet of snow is possible in the highest elevations. As much of 5 feet of snow is forecast at Mammoth Lakes along the California-Nevada line 100 miles south of Tahoe.
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The National Weather Service recorded winds gusting to 132 mph late Tuesday and early Wednesday atop the Mount Rose ski resort southwest of Reno.
A backcountry avalanche warning also has been issued throughout the Sierra.
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The service says winds gusting in excess of 150 mph are possible by Thursday.
