“Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible.” “Snow drifts could be more than 10 ft.” (More than 3 m) – National Weather Service Reno NV Feb 3 2019 –
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 4 PM TUESDAY
BLIZZARD WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TO 10 PM MONDAY…
Heavy snow with blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet along Highway 395, with 4 to 8 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 395. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this afternoon through Monday with gusts to 100 mph over ridges.
* WHERE…Mono County.
Travel will be dangerous and could be impossible. Snowfall rates and winds will create periods of zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through the entire warning period. Strong winds could cause tree and powerline damage.
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.
Thanks to Kenneth Lund for this link
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