01/26/2021
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
905 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021..BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* CHANGES...Upgrade to Blizzard Warning.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 7 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 55 mph in the lower elevations with gusts in excess
100 mph over the Sierra ridges at times creating whiteout
conditions.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be periods of thundersnow
tonight into Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be near impossible or even paralyzed with
near zero visibility through Friday morning. Very strong winds
could cause tree damage and power outages. If you risk travel
over the Sierra passes, you cloud be stuck in your car for
several hours, if not a day. Cold wind chills as low as 20
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a life threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel!
Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you.
Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk
could be deadly if you become disoriented.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.