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<\/p>\nArnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Blizzard warning for our area. Carson, Ebbetts & Sonora Pass areas are forecast to receive the deepest layers of snow from these systems. Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Blizzard conditions expected above 6500 feet beginning Wednesday evening. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Thursday. The combination of a heavy, wet snow with high winds may down power lines and trees. Between 5000 and 6500 feet, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, with localized amounts up to 4 feet, are expected. Above 6500 feet, heavier snowfall is likely with accumulations of 5 to 7 feet, locally up to 9 feet.<\/p>\n
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Blizzard Warning
\nURGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA
\n306 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
…Heavy mountain snows to impact the area through Friday morning
\nwith Blizzard Conditions at times…<\/p>\n
.A pair of weather systems will move through the region spreading
\nheavy snowfall accumulations to the Sierra Nevada and Southern
\nCascades. The winter storm currently moving through should wind
\ndown by late Wednesday morning with a brief lull ahead of the
\nmore impactful disturbance. The trailing system arriving
\nWednesday evening could produce several feet of snowfall
\naccompanied by high winds leading to blizzard\/whiteout
\nconditions. Travel will be dangerous to nearly impossible, and is
\nstrongly discouraged.<\/p>\n
CAZ069-161300-
\n\/O.UPG.KSTO.WW.Y.0002.190116T0000Z-190117T0000Z\/
\n\/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0002.190115T2306Z-190118T1200Z\/
\n\/O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0002.190117T0000Z-190118T1200Z\/
\n\/O.NEW.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.190117T0300Z-190117T1500Z\/
\nWest Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
\n306 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE
\n5000 FEET…
\n…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM PST
\nTHURSDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET…<\/p>\n
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Blizzard conditions
\nexpected above 6500 feet beginning Wednesday evening. Travel
\nwill be very difficult to impossible, including during the
\nmorning commute on Thursday. The combination of a heavy, wet
\nsnow with high winds may down power lines and trees. Between
\n5000 and 6500 feet, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet,
\nwith localized amounts up to 4 feet, are expected. Above 6500
\nfeet, heavier snowfall is likely with accumulations of 5 to 7
\nfeet, locally up to 9 feet.<\/p>\n
* WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.<\/p>\n
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, 3 PM today to 4 AM
\nFriday. For the Blizzard Warning, 7 PM Wednesday to 7 AM
\nThursday.<\/p>\n
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for significant reductions in
\nvisibility at times. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph will cause
\nblizzard\/whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
\ndrifting of the snow is likely. Travel will be dangerous and is
\nnot advised.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
\nroads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
\nthe warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra
\nflashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
\nemergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are
\ncalling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
\nexpected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
\nand poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
\nconditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
\nyou must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
\nstranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
\nthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n
$$
\nURGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
\nNational Weather Service Reno NV
\n650 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
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\n\/O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0002.190116T0250Z-190118T1200Z\/
\n\/O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.190117T0600Z-190117T1500Z\/
\nMono County-
\nIncluding the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
\n650 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY…
\n…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
\n7 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET…<\/p>\n
* CHANGES…Upgrade Advisory to a Warning through Friday morning.
\nBlizzard conditions now expected with increased snowfall from
\nWednesday through Thursday.<\/p>\n
* WHAT…Tonight-Wednesday Afternoon: Moderate snow with
\naccumulations of up to 4 inches east of Highway 395 and 8 to 18
\ninches west of Highway 395 above 7000 feet, are expected. Winds
\ngusting as high as 95 mph for ridge tops.<\/p>\n
Wednesday night through Thursday: Heavy snow accumulations of
\n2 to 5 feet is forecast west of Highway 395 above 7000 feet with
\nblizzard conditions forecast. 10 to 20 inches elsewhere above
\n7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 100 mph for ridge tops.
\nBetween 6000 and 7000 feet, up to 6 inches is forecast.<\/p>\n
* WHERE…Mono County.<\/p>\n
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday.
\nFor the Blizzard Warning, from 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM PST
\nThursday.<\/p>\n
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
\nimpossible with periods of road closures possible. The
\nhazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
\ncommute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
\nmany hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
\nan emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
\nhome, have a backup plan in case of power outages.<\/p>\n
This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel!
\nRoad crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you.
\nStay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk
\ncould be deadly if you become disoriented.<\/p>\n
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n
&&<\/p>\n
$$
\nURGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
\nNational Weather Service Reno NV
\n650 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
CAZ072-NVZ002-170300-
\n\/O.CAN.KREV.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190117T0000Z\/
\n\/O.EXT.KREV.WS.W.0002.190116T0250Z-190118T1200Z\/
\n\/O.CON.KREV.BZ.W.0001.190117T0300Z-190117T1500Z\/
\nGreater Lake Tahoe Area-
\nIncluding the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and
\nIncline Village
\n650 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019<\/p>\n
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY…
\n…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
\nPST THURSDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET…<\/p>\n
* CHANGES…Upgrade Advisory tonight to a Warning through Friday
\nmorning. Blizzard conditions now expected with increased
\nsnowfall from Wednesday through Thursday.<\/p>\n
* WHAT…Tonight through Wednesday afternoon: Moderate to heavy
\nsnow with accumulations of 7 to 14 inches, except 12 to 20
\ninches west of Highway 89, are expected. Winds gusting as high
\nas 75 mph for ridge tops.<\/p>\n
Wednesday night through Thursday: Heavy snow accumulations of
\n2 to 5 feet is forecast west of Highway 395 above 7000 feet with
\nblizzard conditions expected. 10 to 20 inches elsewhere above
\n7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 100 mph for ridge tops.
\nBetween 6000 and 7000 feet, up to 6 inches is forecast.<\/p>\n
* WHERE…Greater Lake Tahoe Area.<\/p>\n
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday.
\nFor the Blizzard Warning, from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 AM PST
\nThursday.<\/p>\n
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
\nimpossible with periods of road closures expected. The
\nhazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
\ncommute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
\nmany hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
\nan emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
\nhome, have a backup plan in case of power outages.<\/p>\n
This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel!
\nRoad crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you.
\nStay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk
\ncould be deadly if you become disoriented.<\/p>\n
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n
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