Includes Yosemite National Park

April 3, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 4,500 feet north of Kings Canyon from 11:00 A.M. Sunday Morning until 5:00 P.M. on Monday.

A Winter Storm Watch is also in effect South of Kings Canyon above 5,000 from 7 PM PDT Sunday evening until 5 PM PDT Monday Afternoon.

A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow is possible over the affected areas.

One to two feet of storm total snowfall is possible above both 4,500 and 5,000 foot elevation levels with locally 3 feet of snow above 7,000 feet.

Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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

Travel could be very to extremely difficult.

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 Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2020

CAZ073-041000-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.A.0003.200405T1800Z-200406T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* CHANGES...Increased snow totals near the Sierra Crest.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6
  for lower elevation communities along Highway 395, with 1 to 2
  feet possible along the Sierra Crest. Amounts may approach 3
  feet near Sonora Pass. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph in
  the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult along portions of
  Highway 395 due to snow and gusty winds. Strong winds could
  cause localized tree damage. Highway 395 may see better travel
  conditions through Sunday afternoon before conditions
  deteriorate Sunday evening and Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the Sierra is strongly
  discouraged this weekend. Please stay home, be safe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit for your home and
car. If traveling consider alternate plans, remember to carry
tire chains, extra food, water and clothing. Once the storm
arrives, travel may be difficult or impossible for an extended
period of time.

Source: NWS