February 27, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports the Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for elevations above 7,000 feet north of Kings Canyon National Park from 1:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. Wednesday.
Snow levels will be mainly above 7,000 feet through Wednesday morning then gradually lower Wednesday afternoon.
Motorists should anticipate lengthy delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as chain requirements and possible road closures above 7,000 feet.
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 Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 134 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- 134 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...Heavy snow at times through this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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
