May 23, 2019 - The National Weather Service Handford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite to Kings Canyon above 8,000 feet, from 11:00 AM this morning until 11:00 PM tonight.
The heaviest snowfall is expected this afternoon.
Hazardous road conditions could impact the evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 308 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019 Central Sierra- Including the city of Tuolumne Meadows 308 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 11 PM PDT TONIGHT ABOVE 8000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations of two to four inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...Central Sierra above 8000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Snow covered roads could impact the evening commute. 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
