March 24, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park above 5,000 feet from 3:00 P.M. Today until 5:00 A.M. Wednesday.

Snow accumulations from 4 to 8 inches with local accumulations of up to 12 inches are expected above 5,000 feet.

Motorists should anticipate slick driving conditions, travel delays and possible road closures.

Hikers and campers should be prepared for wintry conditions.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
616 AM PDT Tue Mar 24 2020

Central Sierra-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, and Fish Camp
616 AM PDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches above 5000 feet, with local higher amounts up to 12
  inches. A trace to two inches is possible as low as 4000 feet.
  Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Southern Sierra from Yosemite southward to Fresno
  County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick, snow covered roads, travel delays and
  possible road closures. Tire chains may be required. Hikers
  and campers should be prepared for wintry weather.

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