Winter Storm Watch for Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
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What you need to know
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- Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
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- Possible
What is happening
What: Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected...with up to 1 foot near the Sierra Crest. Impacts: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Where: Eastern Sierra Slopes. When: From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected...with up to 1 foot near the Sierra Crest. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 12:15AM PST until November 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Las Vegas NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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