Winter storm could bring additional 2 feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and Sierra region

With a much stronger storm system approaching tonight, expect slick roads with freezing fog this morning for the Lake Tahoe Basin and down into the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.
Chains and snow tires are required along mountain roads throughout the basin and over mountain passes.
A weather statement issued this morning warns that many roads retain a thick layer of ice because of Monday's storm, which sustained throughout the day bringing periods of heavy snow with it. Black ice is likely on area roads making for potentially hazardous driving conditions.

Patchy freezing fog is also likely and will persist around 9 a.m. before lifting. While the areas of freezing fog will be patchy, visibility can drop to less than a mile, according to the weather service. Go here for the latest road conditions.
Meanwhile, a winter storm will reach Lake Tahoe and the Sierra tonight bringing heavy snow and strong winds. Winds will increase tonight and persist into Wednesday. Heavy snow will reach the northern Sierra late tonight through Wednesday.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for western Lassen County south to the Tahoe Basin with accumulations of 12 to 24 inches possible above 7,000 feet in the Tahoe basin and 6 to 12 inches below. Accumulations in Lassen and Plumas counties will reach 10 to 16 inches west of Highway 395 with up to 5 inches east of the highway.
A total of 2 to 5 inches is likely north of Gerlach.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for Highway 395 into Mono County beginning at 7a.m. Wednesday. Gusts up to 65 mph are expected in the warning area, with gusts to 85 mph possible in wind prone areas and Sierra ridge gusts up to 115 mph.
A Wind advisory is in effect for Highway 395 in the Reno, Carson City, Minden areas, with winds 20 to 35 mph gusting up to 55 mph tonight through Wednesday. Winds and blowing snow will impact travel through Wednesday, so travelers should be prepared for winter driving conditions.