The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet, from 10 AM Tuesday through 4 AM Thursday.
One to three feet of snow accumulation is expected.
Winds of twenty-five to thirty-five mph with gusts up to fifty mph are likely.
A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are either expected or are occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency if you must travel. Keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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This post was last modified on 12/01/2014 1:45 pm
Written by Mark Truppner.
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