Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations in the storm of 2 to 4 feet from 7000 to 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations in the storm of 4 to 6 feet from 8000 to 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations in the storm of 6 to 8 feet above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...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.
* AFFECTED AREAS: YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY ... UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER ... KAISER TO RODGERS RIDGE ... KINGS CANYON NP ... GRANT GROVE AREA ... SEQUOIA NP ... SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA
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