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Anudder major DUMP in the Sierra - WOOOOOHOO

Old 11-28-2001, 02:05 PM
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Default Anudder major DUMP in the Sierra - WOOOOOHOO

Can't wait to SMOKE Expeditions and Exploders on the road up Friday night

WWUS45 KREV 282300
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
330 PM PST WED NOV 28 2001

...A WINTER STORM WILL CAUSE STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY SNOW IN THE SIERRA TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...
.HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL BE COMMON IN THE SIERRA TONIGHT FROM LASSEN COUNTY SOUTH THROUGH THE LAKE TAHOE AREA TO MAMMOTH LAKES. THIS SNOW WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY EARLY TONIGHT THEN DECREASE FROM THE NORTH DURING THE MORNING THURSDAY. DETERIORATING TRAVEL CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED EARLY TONIGHT WITH WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS LIKELY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING NORTH AND THROUGH THE DAY THURSDAY OVER MONO COUNTY. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR LOCAL MEDIA OUTLET FOR THE LATEST STATEMENTS ON THIS WINTER STORM.

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-291130-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
330 PM PST WED NOV 28 2001

...WINTER STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

SNOW WILL BECOME HEAVY TONIGHT. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES AND LOCALLY UP TO 2 FEET IN THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS ARE LIKELY. STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL ALSO ACCOMPANY THIS STORM AND RESULT IN CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW AND POOR VISIBILITIES. TRAVEL WILL BECOME DIFFICULT AT BEST...INCLUDING I-80 OVER DONNER SUMMIT AND ROADS LEADING INTO LAKE TAHOE.

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Old 11-28-2001, 02:13 PM
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Default We'll be getting the front end of this storm late tonight and the bulk of it Thursday morning!

Today's Mountain Weather Forecast
WINTER STORM WATCH TONIGHT THROUGH NOON FRIDAY!
TODAY...INCREASING CLOUDS WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW LATE, HIGHS AT 8000 FEET IN THE 20S.
TONIGHT...WINDY WITH SNOW... 3-6" EXPECTED... 5-10" INCHES IN AREAS FAVORED BY SOUTHWEST FLOW. LOWS AT 8000 FEET 20-25. SOUTHWEST RIDGETOP WINDS 25-40 MPH.
Old 11-28-2001, 02:49 PM
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Default I hate you both......

I had to dust my newly waxed and edged burton board and my boot bag today....
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AMEN -- I am heading up to Mammoth friday afternoon for the fresshie 8^)
Old 11-28-2001, 05:41 PM
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Default Watch out for the cops

Buddy of mine in his silver allroad got pulled over doing 91mph outside of Lone Pine while driving without radar. Luckily my Passport got me home without having to meet Johnny Law. FYI, the Passport works better than any radar I have owned especially on I395. Have fun up there....by the way where do you stay up there? We have a condo and give "special" rates to allroad owners only : )
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Bah! Get a BCT-12 - hardwired mine to the cell antenna yesterday
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Default Re: Watch out for the cops

Thanks for the heads up I might just have to pick up a detector for this trip and future ones. This weekend I am staying at a buddies place but I would definetely be interested in taking you up on those special allroad rates for your condo. Where is your place? and how much?
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Had two pow days last weekend and it's coming down again 2ft baby!
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Default Re: Bah! Get a BCT-12 :) - hardwired mine to the cell antenna yesterday

Now I'm feeling out of the loop....what is the BCT-12 and why do I need to get one?
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It's at Mammoth West Condos - walking distance to canyon lodge. You can email me at dadler@aciint.com and I'll give you more info. Make some turns for me!

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