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City of Tehachapi
Friday November 29th, 2019 :: 12:18 p.m. PST

Advisory

Winter Storm Warning until 04:00PM Monday

...A strong winter storm will impact the Southern Sierra Nevada starting Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet Saturday through Monday. Total snow accumulations of several feet above 7000 feet and a few inches from 5000 to 7000 feet possible Saturday night into Sunday. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.

* WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. Wind chill readings of as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SEQUOIA KINGS ... NORTH KINGS RIVER ... CENTRAL 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

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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

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