January 20, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a storm system will bring snow to the southern Sierra Sunday into Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are likely from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park.
Lighter snow amounts (1 to 6 inches) are expected over the remainder of the Sierra from Kings Canyon National Park to the Kern County line.
Folks with travel plans into the Sierra Sunday into Monday should be prepared for slick, snow covered roads, chain restrictions and possible delays.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 817 PM PST Sat Jan 19 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- 817 PM PST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over Sierra Crest. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. Snow level starting out around 7000 feet falling to around 4000 feet by Monday morning. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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
