[CVRC] Special Weather Statement for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

Special Weather Statement
600 am PST Thu Nov 23 2006

...Cold Pacific storm to affect Holiday travel Sunday and Monday...

A developing storm in the Gulf of Alaska is forecast to bring
strong winds and heavy snow to the Sierra late Sunday and Sunday
night. The latest computer models indicate over a foot of snow
possible in the northern and central Sierra above 7000 feet with
several inches of snow forecast in western Nevada valleys by
Monday morning. Much colder air with scattered snow showers are
expected during the day Monday. Strong winds will accompany the
snow Sunday and Sunday night causing considerable blowing and
drifting over the passes.

Person planning travel over the Sierra Sunday should plan to leave
early Sunday to avoid hazardous winter driving conditions. Stay
tuned to the latest weather statements and forecasts from the
National Weather Service on this developing winter storm.

Expires:240000 gmt
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Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
E-mail: k7vc at arrl.org