Includes Yosemite National Park Above 7,000 Feet

December 13, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from noon on Friday through 10:00 A.M. on Saturday.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties.

Motorists should anticipate travel delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as the potential for road closures above 7,000 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 information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
253 AM PST Fri Dec 13 2019


Central Sierra-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
and Wawona
253 AM PST Fri Dec 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 4 to 8 inches with localized amounts up to 10 to 12 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Sierra including Yosemite National Park.

* WHEN...From Noon Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Source: NWS