November 28, 2018 - The National Weather Service Hanford office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night for the Tulare County mountains and the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon.
Severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 157 AM PST Wed Nov 28 2018 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale 157 AM PST Wed Nov 28 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of over two feet expected above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph over the crest. * WHERE...Tulare County Mountains and Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. If traveling into the Sierra Nevada, consider alternate plans. Remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Source: NWS