January 16, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night.
If traveling, consider alternate plans.
If you must travel, carry tire chains, extra food, plenty of water, and warm clothing.
Campers and hikers should seek shelter from these hazardous, winter 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 Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 915 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- 915 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 feet expected. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and Tulare County Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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 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
