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Residents are encouraged to prepare now for a winter storm system forecasted to impact the county beginning this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Storm Watch beginning Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 23.
Heavy snow is expected for communities above 1,000 feet, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches. Communities along the coast may experience hail, sleet, and even snow during this storm.
Additionally, temperatures are expected to drop into the teens and 20s Friday and Saturday mornings.
PREPARE FOR STORM IMPACTS
Strong wind, hail and heavy snow are expected to create hazardous travel conditions particularly Wednesday and Thursday. Community members are urged to use extreme caution while traveling this week, especially on higher elevation routes.
If you must travel, create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and non-perishable snacks. Keep the gas tank full.
Power outages may occur as a result of this storm. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights. If utilizing a generator for power, always operate the generator outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
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Today, we have already had freezing cold winds, hail, and slush. They warn especially through Thursday, but it's supposed to be bad here through the weekend, with rain and cold at least through Monday/Tuesday of next week.
I'm a little concerned about the netting on the chickens run pulling down from the weight of snow if there's as much as they say. We are at 1,400'-1,500' ish where I am.
Well, that's the latest. I can't predict if I'll be able to get online all the time through this, but hopefully so.
Also, any good thoughts and prayers would be appreciated for Dh and Ds.
Ds went to the Dr. today for pounding heart and other symptoms. They did blood work, and he's wearing a heart monitor. It may, or may not, have to do with a medication that he's on.
Tomorrow, Dh and Ds have to travel, even though the conditions will be hazardous, to get Dh to his dental appt. If it wasn't important, he would skip it. That's at 3 P.M. pacific.
And, I am praying that this will be an easy appt. for him, and get done tomorrow successfully. With his heart problem, and pain levels, I'd love for it to be done and it to go well with no complications. That includes not being stood up by the dentist. From this point on, some people will not be able to get through the weather, depending on where they live.
Thank you in advance, and hopefully I'll be here tonight, or tomorrow.
I hope that you have a good rest of your week.
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