Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Additional snowfall of 3 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Additional snowfall of 2 to 3 feet from 5,000 feet to 7,000 feet. Additional snowfall of 6 to 12 inches from 3,500 feet to 5,000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Strong winds may blow down power lines and trees. Visibilities will be reduced in heavy snow and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are likely at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH KINGS RIVER ... CENTRAL SIERRA ... SEQUOIA KINGS
Instructions:
If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. Keep an extra flashlight handy. 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