Monday, December 20, 2010

WINTER STORM UPDATE

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada through Monday 4 PM.

The snow levels will continue to fluctuate between 3000 and 5000 feet.

Three to six inches of additional snow accumulation is possible between 3000 through 4000 feet. Eight to sixteen inches of snow is likely above 4500 feet. One to two feet of snow is forecast above 7000 feet.

Winds speeds of fifteen to thirty-five mph have also been occuring in the Sierra Nevada with some gusts reaching as high as forty-five to sixty mph.

A Flood Warning also remains in effect for the Sierra Nevada through Tuesday 8:15 AM.

An additional three inches of rainfall is forecast below the snow line through Tuesday.

Flooding is possible along with localized rock or mud slides. Rising waters are affecting the smaller mountain rivers and streams.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.

Another round of snow is due Wednesday.

SOURCE: MyMotherlode.com

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