On Wednesday at 2:51 p.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Reno NV in effect until Thursday at 11 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.

A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe area until 11 p.m. Thursday which has prompted chain controls on most area passes.Heavy sno

The BriefThe Lake Tahoe area will see heavy snow this week.If you're traveling to the Sierra, the National Weather Service is telling drivers to be prepared.Closer to home, wet weather in the Bay Area may bring a dusting of snow to the higher peaks in the region,