February 28, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a storm system will produce snow and wintry travel conditions above 7,000 feet in the Southern Sierra Nevada Friday night through Saturday evening.

Motorists should anticipate lengthy delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as potential road closures above 7,000 feet.

If traveling, consider alternate plans and remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing.

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.

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Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
240 AM PST Thu Feb 28 2019


Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
Tulare County Mountains-
240 AM PST Thu Feb 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations around 1 to 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and Tulare
  County Mountains, including Sequoia National Park.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

Source: NWS