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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
11 May 2023
Because the snow over Sonora Pass is so deep, @Caltrans9 maintenance crews are using a snow cat to push the snow from above to the road below where the snow blowers can clear it from the highway. This method reduces the snow depth, allowing the snow blowers to push through.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
21 Mar 2023
And this isn't even accounting for today's storm.
(Image Courtesy of @LADWP Eastern Sierra)
15 Mar 2023
We're gonna need a bigger graph.
(Image Courtesy of LADWP Eastern Sierra)
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
18 Mar 2023
*Inyo County Safety Message*
On behalf of CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2 currently assigned to the 2023 Inyo County & Mono County winter response, please see the below safety message.
⚠️SAFETY MESSAGE⚠️
Residents and visitors are asked NOT to go near the Owens River or any of the local waterways. The river banks have been severely undercut due to the recent storms, and all waterways are running full and fast. @InyoSheriff
#owensvalley #owensriver #inyocounty
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
10 Mar 2023
UPDATE: The closure on U.S. 395 in Inyo County has EXPANDED. The highway is now closed from Pearsonville to Bishop due to flooding at multiple points of the highway.
We will continue to post updates on this closure to our social media channels as they come in.
10 Mar 2023
ATTN DRIVERS: Due to flooding on the roadway,
@Caltrans9 is closing U.S. 395 from Pearsonville (Inyo/Kern County Line) to Lone Pine.
We will post any updates on this closure to our social media channels as this storm continues to pass through our area.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
10 Mar 2023
Rain, wind, snow, flooding...it's everything, everywhere, all at once! Here are all the current road closures in @Caltrans9:
U.S. 395:
From Pearsonville to Bishop.
From north of Bishop to Mammoth Lakes.
From Lee Vining to Bridgeport
From Sonora Junction to Walker.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
23 Jan 2023
#AnchorFire Lone Pine Reservation. 12 acres, forward rate of spread stopped. Anchor Ranch remains under evacuation order. Cause under investigation.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
9 Jan 2023
A Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of Nevada, Arizona and California for Tuesday between Noon and 7 PM PST. Winds could gust to 40 to 50 mph Tuesday afternoon. Blowing debris, strong crosswinds, and lofted dust are all potential impacts.
#cawx #azwx #nvwx
ALT A Wind Advisory has been issued for Eastern Clark and Lincoln Counties in Nevada, Mohave County in Arizona, and San Bernardino County in California for Tuesday between Noon and 7 PM PST (1 PM and 8 PM MST). Winds could gust to 40 to 50 mph Tuesday afternoon. Blowing debris, strong crosswinds, and lofted dust are all potential impacts.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
9 Jan 2023
ATTN DRIVERS: The following road closures are still in place:
- U.S. 395 from Gorge Road (11 miles north of Bishop) to Bridgeport.
- State Route 158 S 2.4 miles west of June Lake Junction.
The below video is from earlier along Mammoth Airport (captured on a dash-mounted Go Pro)
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
23 Dec 2022
Sunny and mild December weather is on tap for our region through Christmas Day. Enjoy it while it lasts as changes are coming next week due to a Pacific System bringing the potential for widespread precipitation Tuesday and Wednesday. #nvwx #cawx #azwx
ALT Highs in the lower 60s are expected each day in Las Vegas and around 70 degrees in the Colorado River Valley from Laughlin to Lake Havasu.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
19 Dec 2022
NWS Las Vegas Wishes You a Happy Hanukkah!
💙🤍🕯️🕎
Dry conditions expected this holiday week with temps gradually warming to above-average for Christmas Weekend! 🎄🎅
...to the dismay of those hoping for a White Christmas. Maybe next year? 😬
#VegasWx #HanukkahWx #ChristmasWx
ALT Holiday Week Forecast. Forecast high temperatures for Las Vegas, Nevada. Monday. 52. Tuesday. 54. Wednesday. 59. Thursday. 58. Friday. 57. Saturday. 61. Sunday. 62. Monday through Friday are adorned with Hanukkah menorahs with increasing candles (days 2 through 6). Saturday has a small Christmas Tree with "eve" written underneath. Sunday has a Christmas tree with a Santa hat.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
31 Jul 2022
FLASH FLOODING ALERT
Lone Pine Campground is currently flooded and other campgrounds could also be susceptible with the incoming monsoonal storms.
Please avoid the area and use caution before entering canyons if you must.
More details will be forthcoming.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
8 May 2022
⚠️ Already seeing gusts in the Sierra over 60 mph this morning! These winds will likely be a major travel hazard for HWY 395 in @InyoCounty this afternoon.
Check road conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ @Caltrans9 @Caltrans8 @InyoSheriff #cawx
8 May 2022
Travel plans today on the US-395 corridor through the Owens Valley? A High Wind Warning is in effect and 50-75 mph crosswinds are possible, so be prepared for travel delays and plan accordingly for the conditions! 🚙 #cawx
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
18 Feb 2022
#RT @CAL_FIRE: #AirportFire Incident Update Fact Sheet.
@CALFIREBDU @InyoSheriff
fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/2…
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#AirportFire off Airport Road and East Line Street, east of Bishop in Inyo County is 4,136 acres and 20% contained. @CALFIREBDU @InyoSheriff
For more information: fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/2…
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
18 Feb 2022
#AirportFire Update ⚠️⚠️ All Evacuation Orders and Hwy 168 closure will be lifted as of 6:00pm today. Be mindful of traffic signage and fire personnel in the area. ⚠️ Warm Springs remains closed east from Hwy 395. Incident Update 7:00pm
@InyoSheriff
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
17 Feb 2022
#AirportFire Update - 3900 acres, 0% containment, no change to evacuations or closures. @InyoSheriff
Photos from initial responding units through the night.
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
17 Feb 2022
#RT @CAL_FIRE: #AirportFire off Airport Road and East Line Street, east of Bishop in Inyo County is 2,800 acres and 0% contained. @CALFIREBDU @InyoSheriff
For more information: fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/2…
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
5 Oct 2021
#AberdeenFire remains 25 acres, forward rate of spread stopped. Air tankers released. Extended mop up. Cause under investigation. @Inyo_NF @InyoSheriff @DWP Bishop, Independence, Big Fire Fire
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Inyo Sheriff retweeted
5 Oct 2021
#AberdeenFire 25 acres, moderate rate of spread with potential for 50 in the Poverty Hills Area 395 x Elna Rd. Dispatch Time 12:24pm. Air and ground resources at scene, 1 structure threatened. @Inyo_NF @InyoSheriff @dwp Bishop, Independence, Big Pine Fire
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