Monday, December 26, 2022

Winter Storm (G) 12/26/2022

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 

1255 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022  

Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 

1255 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022 

 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... 

 * WHAT...Periods of high wind and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible below 9000 feet with 1 to 2 feet possible above 9000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph on the upper slopes and above 70 mph at ridgetops. 

 * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. 

 * WHEN...From 10 pm this evening through 10 am PST Wednesday morning. 

 * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of blowing snow resulting in slippery road conditions and very low visibility in the high Sierra. This will make travel hazardous or impossible. Very strong gusty winds could bring down trees, branches, and any suspended power lines. 

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you plan to travel into the high Sierra, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, warm clothing, and a flashlight in your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas

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