Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4500 feet. Two to three feet of snow is possible above 7000 feet. One to two feet of snow possible from 4500 to 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.
* WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings areas.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Slick and snow covered roads will make travel very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be required. The wintry conditions can be hazardous for hikers and campers.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SEQUOIA KINGS ... NORTH KINGS RIVER ... CENTRAL SIERRA
Instructions:
Prepare for possible road closures due to snow cover. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, warm clothing and a flashlight in your vehicle in your case of an emergency. The latest road conditions 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