Mono County Weather Alert Severity:SevereUrgency:ExpectedCertainty:LikelyHeadline:Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 1:07PM PST until January 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NVDescription:* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches for eastern Sierra communities along Highway 395 with 8 to 16 inches above 7000 feet, including Mammoth Lakes. Winds gusting up to 50 mph in the lower elevations and 80 to 100 mph over Sierra Ridges. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts up to 65 mph at times Saturday late morning and afternoon.
WHERE…Mono County.
WHEN…From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Lake effect snow may develop along the south side of Mono Lake on Sunday leading to localized higher snow totals. This could impact travel along Highway 395 and CA 120. Instruction:If you must travel, carry chains, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for long travel delays or adjust your travel plans to avoid periods of heavy snow and white out conditions. The latest road conditions can be found by checking with CalTrans.