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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
 The 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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Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 March 2008 )
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