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Monday, 25 February 2008 00:51

Wet, Windy Weekend

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slide2.pngThe first part of the storm Saturday didn't bring the expected strong winds to Amador County and  the Central valley, but rain and wind gusts blew into the area Sunday. A high wind warning was in effect for the Central and Sacramento Valleys until Sunday at 4 p.m., and a winter snow warning is in effect for the western slope of the Sierra until 10 p.m. Monday. Woodland appeared to  be the worst hit area in the valley last weekend with sustained winds of 15-20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

Nearly a foot of snow has already fallen on some areas of the Sierra, with snow levels as low as 4000 feet. Gusty winds and the snow have already resulted in reports of occasional whiteout conditions. A gale warning also is in effect. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District reported that nearly 800 customers were briefly without power in south Sacramento, but all power was restored. Power was also out for 1,100 PG&E customers in Yolo County and two hundred residents in Nevada County were without power for much of the weekend. In Amador County, reports of power outages and some downed trees came from across the county. Stormy conditions are expected in the Sierras through Monday. In the mountains, the storm could drop from one to three feet of snow above 7,000 feet.

 

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