Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service hanford ca
131 pm pst mon jan 30 2017
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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
Including the city of lodgepole
131 pm pst mon jan 30 2017
...Winter storm watch in effect from wednesday evening through
Friday evening above 6000 feet...
The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter storm
Watch above 6000 feet...Which is in effect from wednesday evening
Through friday evening.
* snow accumulations...1 to 2 feet with up to 3 feet possible along
The crest from yosemite np to kings canyon np. 2 to 6 inches
Possible down to 5000 feet.
* timing...Snow will begin by wednesday evening and spread southward
Through thursday. Snow will become heavy at times...Especially
Thursday night and friday.
* impacts...Possible travel delays and chain controls. Strong winds
Will lead to blowing snow...Reduced visibility...And possible
Power outages.
* winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
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.
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