Winter Storm Warning until 04:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow accumulations of 9-15 inches in the Sierra Nevada. Snow accumulations over 15 inches are possible at elevations above 6,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
* WHERE...Portions of central California.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and Wind may adversely impact travel.
* AFFECTED AREAS: YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY ... YOSEMITE 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