EASTERN SIERRA SLOPES OF INYO COUNTY — * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches between 5,000 and 8,000 feet. Snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches between 8,000 and 9,500 feet with locally higher totals along the ridgeline. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Winter weather in Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS