Winter storm watch

Winter storm watch
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service hanford ca
452 am pdt sat may 14 2011

...Winter weather to impact the mountains...

.A cold low pressure system will bring snow...Gusty winds and
Cold temperatures to the area late tonight through sunday night.
Occasionally heavy snow and thundersnow is possible tonight and
Sunday. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are likely over the crests
Sunday and sunday evening.

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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
452 am pdt sat may 14 2011

...Winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
Sunday evening above 6000 feet...

A winter storm watch above 6000 feet remains in effect from this
Evening through sunday evening for the southern sierra nevada
From yosemite to kings canyon.

* snow accumulations: 5 to 10 inches are possible.

* elevation: above 6000 feet.

* timing: snow will start late tonight and continue through
Sunday. Some of the heaviest snow may occur on sunday afternoon
In thunderstorms. Snow will gradually taper off sunday evening.

* locations include: shaver lake...Yosemite national park.

* winds: south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph over the
Crests.

* impacts: late season winter weather with snow...Strong winds
And cold temperatures. Many people have put away their
Winter traveling gear because the weather has been much
Warmer lately. Be aware that dangerous traveling conditions
In ice and snow are possible sunday. Thundersnow is also
Possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow...Sleet...Or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Travel in the mountains may be hazardous during this time. Back
Country and recreational travel may also be dangerous in fresh
Snowfall. Snow will become more showery sunday evening. Icy roads
May continue into sunday night. Be prepared for winter traveling
Conditions if you plan to drive in the mountains sunday. Carry
Chains and warm clothes and be sure to check your vehicle before
Departing.

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Dudley