December 22, 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. today until 10:00 P.M. Monday night.

Also, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Grapevine, Cuddy Valley, and Fort Tejon above 5000 feet from 4 PM PST this evening until 10 PM Monday night.

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.

The majority of this snow will fall this afternoon and 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 will be driving into the mountains, consider alternate travel plans.

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
412 AM PST Sun Dec 22 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
412 AM PST Sun Dec 22 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow of 6 to 12 inches, with
  isolated amounts around 15 inches anticipated above 5,500
  feet. Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches expected from 4,500 to 5,500
  feet. Winds will gust as high as 45 mph on exposed ridgetops
  and along the crest.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM PST this morning until 10 PM PST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should anticipate travel delays and slick,
  snow covered roads, as well as the potential for road
  closures. Tire chains will likely be required for travel. If
  you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies.

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