Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1106 AM PST Sun Nov 17 2019

CAZ192>197-180315-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WS.A.0015.191120T1200Z-191122T0000Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-
Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole,
Grant Grove, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine
1106 AM PST Sun Nov 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations ranging
from a few inches to as much as 9 inches above 6000 feet. Snow
levels could be as low as 5000 feet in the Tehachapi mountains.

* WHERE...The Kern county mountains and the southern Sierra
Nevada.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads...wintry travel...possible road
closures and travel delays.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers and campers in the high Sierra
should be prepared for accumulating snow and much colder
temperatures Wednesday through Thursday. Folks planning to
travel into the mountains during midweek should be prepared for
adverse weather and winter driving conditions over the higher
elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Folks planning to travel into the mountains during midweek should
be prepared for adverse weather and winter driving conditions
over the higher elevations. Please monitor the latest NWS
forecasts for updates on this changing weather pattern.

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National Weather Service RENO NV
118 PM PST Sun Nov 17 2019

CAZ072-073-NVZ001-002-190000-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes,
Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Stateline,
Glenbrook, and Incline Village
118 PM PST Sun Nov 17 2019

...A LIGHT SNOWFALL EXPECTED FOR THE SIERRA TUESDAY NIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY...

A low pressure system is likely to bring a light snowfall to the
Sierra as well as far southern Lyon and far western Mineral counties,
mainly above 6500 to 7000 feet, Tuesday night through Wednesday
evening.

The current snowfall predictions are: up to an inch for Mount Rose
and Spooner Summits and Carson Pass, 2 to 4 inches for Ebbetts,
Sonora, and Tioga passes as well as for passes along Highway 395.
Even though accumulations will be light, hazardous driving conditions
on these roads are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Precipitation is forecast to diminish by Wednesday evening but
temperatures will be cold enough to refreeze any melting that takes
place during the day.

Ensure your vehicles are prepped for winter conditions and be sure
to allow extra time to reach your destination. Also, leave extra
space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick
roadways.

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http://weather.gov/reno

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1204 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2019

CAZ192-193-200415-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0014.191120T0600Z-191122T0000Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, and Shaver Lake
1204 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches from 6000 to 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6
to 12 inches above 7000 feet. A foot or more of snow is
possible along the crest.

* WHERE...Central Sierra and North Kings River areas.

* WHEN...From 10 PM PST Tuesday night until 4 PM PST Thursday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Exceptionally hazardous or impossible travel, snow
covered roads, road closures, and travel delays.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Yosemite National Park will be
temporarily closing Tioga and Glacier Point roads, starting at
3 PM PST Tuesday afternoon due to this incoming storm system.
These closures may persist for several days or longer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must
travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good
deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle.

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