May 17, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno county portions of the Southern Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from 6 PM PDT this evening until 4 PM PDT Tuesday afternoon.

The majority of this snow will fall Sunday night and Monday.

Winds could gust as high as 65 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

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.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
451 AM PDT Sun May 17 2020

CAZ192-193-172000-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0005.200518T0100Z-200519T2300Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, and Tuolumne Meadows
451 AM PDT Sun May 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts of up
  to 15 inches possible. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Sierra County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 4 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Campers
  and hikers in these areas should be prepared for wintry
  conditions.

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