Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon Beginning Saturday Morning, January 5
January 5, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a storm system will produce snow and wintry travel conditions above 4,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada this weekend.Motorists should anticipate lengthy delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as potential road closures above 4,500 feet.
If traveling, consider alternate plans and remember to carry tire chains, extra food, plenty of water, and warm clothing.
Campers and hikers should be prepared for hazardous winter-like conditions.
For information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 or visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 844 PM PST Fri Jan 4 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale 844 PM PST Fri Jan 4 2019 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL NOON PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches in the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the Tulare County mountains. Winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Sierra Nevada and Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST Saturday morning until Noon PST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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
