December 1, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from Yosemite to Kings Canyon NP until 4:00 P.M. Monday afternoon.
A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions will make travel exceptionally hazardous or impossible.
Snow levels will rise to around 7,000 feet Saturday night.
The majority of this snow will fall Sunday.
Winds could gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.
Gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
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 information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 531 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019 ...A strong winter storm will impact the Southern Sierra Nevada today into Monday... Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, and Tuolumne Meadows 531 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019 ...A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet today into Monday. Additional accumulations of one to two feet, with isolated amounts of three to four feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. Wind chill readings of as low as 25 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Source: NWS
