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A blizzard warning is in effect for the Central Sierra Nevada, here's what to know

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A blizzard warning is in effect for the Central Sierra Nevada, here's what to know


FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The National Weather Service Hanford has issued a blizzard warning for parts of the Central Sierra Nevada mountains.

The warning is in effect starting at elevations above 5,000 from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3.

An estimated four to eight feet of snow is expected to fall with wind gusts up to 65 mph. The high winds are expected to create whiteout conditions.

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Along with the blizzard warning, a winter storm warning has been placed at elevations 2,500ft and above.

Below are the specific locations that will be impacted by either the blizzard warning or the winter storm warning.

Here are the specific locations that will be affected by an upcoming blizzard warning and winter storm warning.

How the affected communities are preparing:

Fresno and Madera Counties have already began preparting

In Fresno County, at least three to four feet of snow is expected to hit areas like Shaver Lake. Officials are learning from last year’s experience of heavy snow to prepare for this weekend’s storm.

PG&E says access is their main concern, especially if any power outages happen. The Fresno County Office of Emergency Services is working with other law enforcement agencies to have extra equipment on hand over the weekend.

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It was the calm before the storm in Shaver Lake Wednesday with only patches of leftover snow on the ground from the last winter storm.

In Madera County, the Sheriff’s Office has activated its emergency operations center and have begun pre-positioning equipment and search and rescue personnel.

Residents are urged to stay off the road unless its an emergency and to remember to pack supplies including tire chains.

Madera county residents gear up for incoming severe storm

While blue skies hung over Madera County on Wednesday afternoon, people at the ACE hardware store were gearing up for the severe weather expected.

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County


LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near mile marker 94 Sunday evening.

The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. on June 28.

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A passenger sedan and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. One vehicle was traveling southbound, lost control, crossed through the median, and struck the other vehicle head-on in the northbound travel lane.

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One adult male died at the scene. Two people were transported by ground ambulance, and two others were transported by life flight to a local hospital.

Road closures

All northbound I-15 travel lanes were closed at mile marker 94, but have since opened as of Sunday night.

Nevada Highway Patrol said further information will be provided following the preliminary investigation.

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