A potent storm front took aimed at the Lake Tahoe region Thursday, triggering a laundry list of National Weather Service warnings and advisories including a backcountry avalanche alert with as much as 2 feet or more of snow was expected to fall.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service also were warning of whiteout blizzard conditions to build during the day and evening. They issued winter storm and backcountry avalanche warnings for the Tahoe region.
"Persistent snowfall rates of 1-2"/hour are expected for up to 12 hours, with short bursts of enhanced 3-4"/hour rates possible around the time of cold front passage," forecasters said."Feet of new snow and strong winds will overload an already weak snowpack and result in very dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains," the forecasters warned."Avalanche activity could be widespread, and some avalanches could be large and destructive.
"Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended and should be avoided," the warning continued. "Expect poor visibility with whiteout conditions and snow accumulating faster than it can be cleared," forecasters said.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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