Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 6000 feet with as much as 20 inches accumulating above 8000 feet in the Sierra.
* WHERE...Elevations above 6000 feet.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow covered roads and winter driving conditions likely above 6000 feet with chain restrictions. Travel delays possible along with some road closures. Hikers and campers should expect gusty winds, blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures over the high Sierra tonight through Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SEQUOIA KINGS ... LAKE ISABELLA ... CENTRAL SIERRA ... NORTH KINGS RIVER
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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