February 29, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Central Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet from 10:00 P.M. tonight until 4:00 P.M. Sunday where four to seven inches of snow is possible.
Snow levels may drop to as low as 4000 feet where one to three inches of snow is possible.
Winds will gust as high as 50 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 Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 305 AM PST Sat Feb 29 2020 Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, and Shaver Lake 305 AM PST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches above 6000 feet and up to 1 to 3 inches as low as 4000 feet. Winds gusting near 50 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southern Sierra Nevada including Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should anticipate travel delays and slick, hazardous road conditions, as well as the potential for road closures above 5000 feet. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and can make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. The latest road conditions for the stateSource: NWS
