"The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and the Mammoth Mountain Area are the focus of a winter storm watch issued at 12:08 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid from Friday 4 p.m. until Sunday Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. According to the NWS Reno NV, Slow down and use caution while traveling."
"Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda County: List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. Winter weather shelters in San Mateo County: San Mateo County residents in need of shelter should visit their local Core Service Agency in order to seek access to the Inclement Weather Program or other shelter programs. Winter weather shelters in Contra Costa County: For information about how to connect with all emergency shelters in Contra Costa, call 211 or click on the list of shelters provided by Contra Costa Health. Winter weather shelters in Solano County: Solano County offers a list of centers where anyone can go to keep warm during extreme weather temperatures."
"Staying safe on winter roads: Winter driving tips from the NWS Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When traveling during snow or freezing rain, prioritize safety by slowing down. In near-freezing temperatures, it's safest to assume that icy conditions exist on roadways and adjust your driving accordingly. Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards."
National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain areas, effective Friday 4 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 for latest road conditions and monitor forecasts for updates. County shelter information: San Jose operates an Overnight Warming Location in Santa Clara County; Alameda County posts a shelter list via Health Care for the Homeless; San Mateo residents should contact their local Core Service Agency for Inclement Weather Program access; Contra Costa connections are available via 211; Solano lists warming centers. Near-freezing temperatures can create icy roads; avoid travel if possible.
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