Yosemite National Park above 4,500 Feet in elevation included in Winter Weather Advisory

December 21, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada above 4,500 feet from 7:00 A.M. Sunday morning until 10:00 A.M. Monday morning.

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

Snow levels will drop to as low as 4,500 feet Sunday night.

The majority of this snow will fall Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening.

Localized snow amounts of around 15 inches are possible above 5,500 feet.

Winds will gust as high as 45 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

Motorists should anticipate travel delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as the potential for road closures above 4,500 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
230 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Fish Camp, Wawona,
Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove,
and Johnsondale
230 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
  above 4500 feet with local amounts of up to 15 inches above
  5,500 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada above 4,500 feet.

* WHEN...From 7 AM PST Sunday morning until 10 AM PST Monday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should anticipate slick snow covered roads,
  travel delays and possible road closures. Tire chains will likely
  be required for any travel through the mountain passes.

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