January 15, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a storm system coming though the region today will bring snow to elevations above 5,000 feet today, and over 6,000 feet starting tonight and into tomorrow.
Motorists should anticipate slick, snow covered roads above these elevations with possible travel delays.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 413 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- 413 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow. Snow expected above 5,000 feet from this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. Total snow accumulations above 5,000 feet of 4 to 8 inches with local amounts of 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night for total snow accumulations of up to three feet above 6,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM today to 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Source: NWS
