November 25, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada and Kern County mountains above 2,000 valid through 4:00 A.M. Friday morning.
A Winter Storm Warning means that significant snow accumulations could make travel exceptionally hazardous or impossible.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the West Side Hills for up to 3 inches of snow above 2000 feet.
If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies.
If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle.
For additional information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.
From NWS Hanford gridded forecast data base here is expected snowfall through Wednesday. Time increments are in 6 hour intervals. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/Ysy4Dphe2c
— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) November 25, 2019
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1002 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 1002 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet with isolated amounts up to 4 feet feet possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and potentially dangerous and treacherous driving conditions along with possible travel delays and road closures. Blowing and drifting snow and local whiteout conditions likely over the higher elevations of the Sierra along with sub zero wind chill temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibilities are possible. Downed trees and power outages possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
