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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1218 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

CAZ071-031730-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0021.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Loyalton,
and Sierraville
1218 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 to 4
  inches with snow amounts to 5 to 9 inches above 7000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph with gusts to 70 mph for higher
  ridgetops.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power
  lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and
  recreating in the Sierra back country should be prepared for late
  season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in
California.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

CAZ072-073-NVZ002-031730-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0021.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Tahoe City, Stateline,
Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, Glenbrook, Markleeville, Bridgeport,
Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee
1218 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow Above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 to 3
  inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 3 to 6 inches over higher
  Sierra passes, and up to 6 to 12 inches of snow across the Sierra
  Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Higher
  Sierra ridgetops could gust to 90 plus mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
  Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power
  lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and
  recreating in the Sierra back country should be prepared for late
  season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in
California.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

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