December 24, 2018 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Yosemite to Kings Canyon.

A storm will bring snow and wintry travel conditions above 6,000 feet in the Sierra this Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.

Motorists should anticipate lengthy delays and slick, potentially hazardous road conditions and possible road closures above 6,000 feet.

If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry tire chains, extra food, water, and clothing.

Campers and hikers should be prepared for hazardous winter-like conditions.

For information on road conditions, including possible closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 or visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi.

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
301 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018


Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
301 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 12
  to 18 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Christmas Day. The
  heaviest amounts are expected this evening and overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

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