Winter storm watch
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service hanford ca
200 am pst mon feb 28 2011
...Another winter storm to impact the southern sierra...
.Another winter storm will move into central california by
Wednesday morning with heavy snow and strong winds to the
Southern sierra. This will be a much warmer storm than the last
One because snow levels are expected to be significantly higher
Than the last storm.
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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
200 am pst mon feb 28 2011
...Winter storm watch in effect from wednesday morning through
Late wednesday night above 6000 feet...
The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter storm
Watch above 6000 feet for heavy snow and strong winds... Which is
In effect from wednesday morning through late wednesday night for
The higher elevations of the southern sierra nevada.
* snow accumulations: 1 to 2 feet.
* elevation: above 6000 feet.
* timing: early wednesday morning through wednesday night.
* locations include: lodgepole...Shaver lake
* winds: south to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 90 mph
Along the crest.
* impacts: snow covered roads...Treacherous driving conditions.
Possible road closures.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor
The latest forecasts.
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