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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:56 PM PST Feb. 13, 2019 – National Weather Service
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 PM PST
Thursday above 7000 feet... 

* changes... none.

* What... heavy snow above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 
  5 to 10 inches expected between 7000-8000 feet, except 2 to 5 
  feet expected above 8000 feet including Mammoth Lakes. Winds 
  could gust as high as 55 mph with ridge gusts possibly 
  exceeding 150 mph.

* Where... greater Lake Tahoe area and Mono County.

* When... from 10 PM Tuesday evening to 10 PM PST Thursday.

* Snow level: snow levels are rising and should reach 8000-8500 
  feet by this afternoon and evening. Snow levels will then fall 
  back below 6000 feet Thursday afternoon and evening.

* Additional details... travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive 
  tree damage.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

The latest Road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



Http://www.Weather.Gov/Reno
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