Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service reno nv
624 am pst mon jan 2 2017
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Mono county-
Including the cities of bridgeport and mammoth lakes
624 am pst mon jan 2 2017
...Winter storm warning in effect from 4 pm tuesday to 4 am pst
Thursday...
The national weather service in reno has issued a winter storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 4 pm tuesday to 4
Am pst thursday.
* timing: snow will increase tuesday afternoon and become heavy at
Times through wednesday night.
* snow accumulations: 2 to 3 feet above 8000 feet with 6 to 14
Inches along highway 395 and up to 6 inches elsewhere.
* winds: southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge
Gusts up to 100 mph.
* snow levels: rising to near 6000 feet wednesday.
* impacts: snow will cause slick snow covered roads with chain or
Snow tire restrictions expected. Gusty winds could cause areas
Of low visibility due to blowing snow with near whiteout
Conditions at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Travel will be dangerous! Carry tire chains, flashlight, extra
Food, water and clothing in your car in case you get stuck. Let a
Friend or relative know your travel plans, especially if you are
Heading into the back country.