January 15, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the Central and Southern Sierra Nevada above 4,000 feet from 10:00 A.M. Thursday morning until 4:00 A.M. Friday morning.
A Winter Storm Warning means a storm is expected to occur bringing significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Snow levels may drop to as low as 3,500 feet Thursday night.
The majority of this snow will fall Thursday afternoon and evening.
Winds will gust as high as 55 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.
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 or visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 434 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 CAZ192>195-152100- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.200116T1800Z-200117T1200Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella- 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 434 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches likely from 4000 to 5000 feet. Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches probable from 5000 to 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with isolated amounts up to 3 feet, likely above 6000 feet. Winds will gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. * WHERE...Central and Southern Sierra from Yosemite National Park southward to near the Lake Isabella area. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST Thursday morning until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Road closures are likely due to snow cover. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of snow will fall Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening. 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.Source: NWS
