March 5, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to the Tulare/Kings County line above 7,000 feet until 4:00 A.M. Thursday.
Snow levels will be above 7,000 feet today through Wednesday morning, before gradually lowering to around 6,000 feet Wednesday afternoon.
Motorists should anticipate lengthy delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as 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 434 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2019 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- 434 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet expected. Local amounts could reach as high as 3 feet at higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and Tulare County Mountains. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST today to 4 AM PST Thursday. * 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
