HIGH WIND WATCH FOR: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County Owens Valley ...Strong gusty winds are expected tonight through monday... .A pacific system will approach the area late tonight and then cross the region monday. Strong winds will begin in the sierra late this evening with downslope wind conditions possible on the eastern slopes through midday monday. A cold front will bring windy conditions to much of the area late monday morning and continuing into the afternoon before decreasing monday night. ...High wind watch in effect from midnight pdt tonight through monday morning... The national weather service in las vegas has issued a high wind watch for the eastern sierra slopes and the western slopes of the owens valley...Which is in effect from midnight pdt tonight through monday morning. * Winds: west 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph possible. * Timing: winds will begin increasing later this evening with the strongest winds possible between 2 am and 11 am monday morning. * Locations: aspendell...Whitney portal...And canyon openings on the western slopes of the owens valley. * Impacts: potentially dangerous driving conditions on roads leading into the sierra and possibly along 395 in the owens valley. In addition...Unsecured objects could get blown away and damage could occur to structures and trees. Recautionary/preparedness actions... A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 to 50 mph and...Or gusts of 58 to 70 mph or stronger may occur in the watch area. Continue to monitor forecasts for the latest information. &&
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:40:13 +0000
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