URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
357 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2018
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Mono County-
Including the city of Mammoth Lakes
357 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2018
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 7000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and low visibilities expected today into
Tuesday with the highest confidence above 8000 feet. Plan on
difficult travel conditions and chain controls in the eastern
Sierra over passes today, becoming more widespread Tuesday.
Some damage to trees and powerlines is possible due to heavy wet
snow accumulation.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1-2 feet above
7500 feet, are expected, with localized amounts up of 3+ feet
along the Sierra crest. 4-12 inches are possible between
7000-7500 feet with up to 2 inches down to 6500 feet.
Precipitation type at and below 8000 feet will start as mainly
rain today, with a few pockets of a rain-snow mix in colder
valleys through about 9 am this morning. Precipitation will
changeover to snow above 7000-7500 feet tonight into Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest
road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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