Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet, mainly in Sequoia National Park. Otherwise, amounts of 8 to 15 inches are expected from 4000 to 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph over exposed ridgetops and along the crest.
* WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada south of Kings Canyon.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may cause tree damage. Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies..
* AFFECTED AREAS: SEQUOIA KINGS
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TEHACHAPI followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning