URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
314 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes
314 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through
Saturday afternoon.
* Timing: Heavy wet snow developing before daybreak Friday in the
Sierra, continuing at pass elevations and areas west of Highway
395 such as Mammoth Lakes through Friday, and becoming more
widespread for communities along Highway 395 Friday night
through Saturday. Snow should taper to showers by sundown
Saturday.
* Snow Levels: There is a larger than normal uncertainty in snow
level predictions with this storm which has a great impact on
snow accumulations and impacts. Current projections have snow
level starting 7000-8000 feet Friday, falling to 6000-7000 feet
by Saturday morning.
* Snow Accumulations: Potential for several feet of heavy wet snow
along the Sierra Crest and Mammoth Mountain, generally above
8500 feet. 10 to 20 inches in Mammoth Lakes and passes on
Highway 395. 2 to 5 inches for Lee Vining and Bridgeport.
* Winds: Strong southwest winds areawide, with gusts Thursday
night through Saturday morning ranging from 45-60 mph along
Highway 395 to well over 100 mph along the higher mountain peaks
and ridges.
* Impacts: Significant travel disruptions Friday around Mammoth
Lakes and at pass elevations along Highway 395 including Conway,
Deadman, and Devils Gate. Travel disruptions becoming more
widespread in Mono County Friday night into Saturday. Heavy wet
snow and strong winds could lead to tree falls and power
outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and
car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry
tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm
arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended
period of time.
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