WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1143 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021
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Mono County-
1143 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY ABOVE 8500 FEET…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 8500 feet. Snow accumulations
of 3-5 inches in Mammoth Lakes, 3-5 inches along Highway 395 at
Devils Gate, Conway, and Deadman Summits. Multiple feet of heavy
wet snow for high elevations including around Tioga and Sonora
Passes and Mammoth Mountain.
* WHERE…Mono County.
* WHEN…From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday. Snowfall rates
could approach 4 inches per hour in the higher elevation
mountains after 3 AM Monday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will gust 50 to 60 mph across the
Eastern Sierra, with ridges gusting well over 100 mph. This will
result in hazardous travel coupled with the snowfall and heavy
rains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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http://www.weather.gov/reno
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and
Mammoth Lakes
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
The Flood Watch continues for
* A portion of east central California, including the following
area, Mono County.
* Through Monday afternoon.
* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will continue
through Monday. Total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches along Highway 395.
* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely,
especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes
the Slink, Boot, and Tamarack Fires. Significant rises on rivers,
small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and near river
and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in
canyons and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous
driving conditions. This can especially be an issue along Highway
395 in the Walker River Canyon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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DJ
High Wind Warning
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY…
* CHANGES…New warning due to increasing confidence in damaging winds
for the Eastern Sierra.
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected. Wind prone locations along Highway 395 such as near
Mono Lake and the Mammoth Airport could see gusts near 75 mph.
* WHERE…Mono County.
* WHEN…From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The most intense winds are
likely between 3 PM and 9 PM Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Fence damage is possible. Power outages are possible. Travel
will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will be less during periods of
heavier rainfall, however, gusts to 50 mph will be likely.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.
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