Winter Storm Warning for Mono
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- Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Mono, Greater Lake Tahoe Area
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What is happening
What: Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, up to 6 inches between 6000 and 7000 feet, and little to no accumulations below 6000 feet. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 55 to 70 mph for areas along Highway 395. Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous...
What the bulletin says to do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Bulletin details
* CHANGES...Earlier start time to account for the arrival of gusty winds late this morning. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, up to 6 inches between 6000 and 7000 feet, and little to no accumulations below 6000 feet. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 55 to 70 mph for areas along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of strong, gusty winds is expected late this morning into the afternoon, preceding the arrival of heavy snow. A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system this evening into early Saturday morning with snow levels falling to as low as 6000 feet.
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 13 at 1:32AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 13 at 1:32AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:34PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:34PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:33AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:33AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Reno NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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