Updated on Saturday Morning
March 2, 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 through this 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.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 334 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- 334 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulation of one to two feet expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph over ridge tops and along the crest. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. 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
