Heavy snow is blanketing the Sierra Nevada, prompting a winter storm warning through Wednesday. Motorists are being urged to avoid traveling through the area. 'You could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours,' the National Weather Service warned.
Snow accumulations of eight to 18 inches were expected in some of the lower elevations. Up to two-and-a-half feet of snow were forecasted for locations above 7,000 feet.
Palisades Tahoe shared photos of fresh powder on Tuesday morning, saying, "Another 3-6 inches overnight have brought our storm total to 16 inches!! It’s still dumping right now and we’ll see quite a bit more snow before this one is over." Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino also shared video of the snow coming down, inviting people to come visit.
"You could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours," NWS officials warned, adding, "If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing."
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