weather mariposa 11232018

The Sierra Sun Times weather station in Mariposa recorded 0.80" of rain on Wednesday evening by Midnight. On Thursday the station recorded 0.23" for a two day total of 1.03".

November 23, 2018 - The National Weather Service Hanford office reports a storm system will bring another round of snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra Friday into Friday evening.

This next storm will target the Sierra mainly north of Kings Canyon where up to a foot of new snow is likely.

Impacts include slick, snow-covered roads and potential travel delays.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
835 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
835 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches likely
  above 7,000 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery, snow covered roads,
  winter driving conditions and possible road closures along
  with travel delays. Tire chains may be required.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Source: NWS