February 14, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning continues for the southern Sierra Nevada until 10:00 P.M. Thursday.
Snow levels are now expected to remain above 8000 feet through Thursday afternoon and will lower to around 5500 feet by Thursday evening.
Strong, gusty winds are likely on exposed ridgetops and near the crest and could cause extensive tree damage.
Travel could be very difficult to 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.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 959 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, and Lodgepole 959 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow levels will lower overnight to near 6000 feet buy are expected to remain above 8000 feet on Thursday. Snow levels will lower again to around 5500 feet by Thursday evening. Total snow accumulation for the period will range to almost 1 foot above 7000 feet, 2 to 4 feet above 8000 feet with amounts up to 6 feet above 9000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph above 9000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and Tulare County Mountains. * WHEN...Through 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