January 6, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports another storm system will produce snow and wintry travel conditions above 4,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada this afternoon through early Monday morning.

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.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
311 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019


Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
Tulare County Mountains-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole,
and Johnsondale
311 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total additional snow accumulations
  of up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and Tulare
  County Mountains.

* WHEN...The Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon PST
  today will be replaced with a Winter Storm Warning for an
  approaching stronger system. The Winter Storm Warning will then
  be in effect from noon today until 4 AM PST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong
  winds could cause extensive tree damage and blowing snow with
  reduced visibilities.


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.

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