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More than a foot of snow possible in mountains above Tahoe

The Winter Storm Warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area is in effect for areas above 7000 feet from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday as the first of a series of storms makes their way into the Sierra.

Heavy rainfall in the Sierra has led to several road closures. The heaviest snowfall is expected overnight and during the day Thursday. Most of the snowfall begins to stick once temps drop below 32° which happens later tonight. More snowfall Thursday as temps barely top out above freezing at 34­°.

Winds expected to pick up during the day Friday with a few leftover showers possible. Any precipitation that falls is expected to be more of a wintry mix as temps climb to 38°. Winds out of the SW during the day between 25-30 mph.

Several ski resorts are open, if you'd like to take advantage of the fresh snowfall. Boreal, Heavenly, Northstar, Soda Springs and Squaw are open for the season. The complete forecast at ABC10.

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm warning for Lake Tahoe where more than a foot of snow (31 centimeters) is possible in the upper elevations by Thursday morning.

The warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday as the first of a series of storms makes their way into the Sierra.

Six to 15 inches (15 to 38 centimeters) of snow is expected above 7,000 feet with up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) forecast in the lower elevations.

Forecasters warn the combination of snowy weather and heavy holiday traffic could cause travel delays for many hours on area highways.

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A winter storm warning also is in effect Wednesday night into Thursday further south in the Mammoth Lakes region.

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