[CVRC] Special Weather Statement for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

Special Weather Statement
448 am PST Mon Jan 3 2005

...Another powerful winter storm possible next weekend over the
eastern Sierra and western Nevada...

A strong area of low pressure is expected to develop off the Pacific
northwest coast by next weekend while abundant Pacific moisture and a
strong jet stream pushes into the Sierra. This weather pattern would
be favorable for producing a prolonged period of heavy snowfall in
the Sierra and into the valleys of northeast California and western
Nevada. This pattern would be similar to the December 30 and 31
snowstorm...with possible snow accumulations of a foot or more in the
lower valleys and several feet in the higher elevations.

While the exact time frame for the heaviest snowfall is not yet
known...the latest data indicates that the most likely period for
heavy snow would occur from Friday night through Sunday.

People planning travel in the Sierra or western Nevada this Friday
through Sunday should monitor the latest forecasts from the National
Weather Service on this potentially dangerous weather situation.
Driving conditions may be complicated by existing heavy snow cover in
the valleys of western Nevada and northeast California. Preparations
for this possible storm should be completed before Friday.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further
details or updates.

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Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
E-mail: k7vc at arrl.org