Heavy snow is coming; here's when you should travel to Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KGO) -- Another Winter Storm is on the way to bring feet of fresh powder to the Sierra this weekend.

A Winter Storm Watch will begin Friday afternoon, lasting through the weekend as heaps of snow are expected to fall.

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Most spots will pick up anywhere from 1-3 feet of snow above 5,000 feet.

The highest peaks will likely see higher amounts, close to 4 feet.

If you are thinking about traveling to Tahoe, do it Thursday or Friday morning.

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By Friday evening snow will begin to fall and conditions will deteriorate quickly, creating a higher risk that drivers will get stuck on highways.

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