February 25, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon above 5,000 feet is in effect from 4:00 P.M. this afternoon through 4:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon.
Snow levels starting at around 5,000 feet this afternoon, before rising to about 7,000 feet by Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 704 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- 704 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Mainly light snow above 7000 feet tonight. Snow becoming heavy by Tuesday Night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with higher amounts of up to 3 feet. Snow levels will remain near 7,000 feet through Wednesday Afternoon. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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
