February 4, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a storm system will bring additional snow to the southern Sierra through Tuesday.
As colder air invades the region, snow levels will lower to between 1500 feet and 2500 feet in the Sierra foothills tonight and between 3000 feet and 4000 feet in Kern County.
Motorists should anticipate slick, snow covered roads above these elevations with possible travel delays and road closures.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 353 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Tulare County Foothills- Including the cities of Oakhurst, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers 353 AM PST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches expected. Snow levels starting out around 2500 feet this evening then lowering to 1500 feet Tuesday. * WHERE...Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills and Tulare County Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery, snow covered roads later this evening into the midday hours Tuesday with possible travel delays. 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
