Winter Weather Advisory Covers Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, and Wawona Until Noon Today

December 28, 2020 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the Sierra above 4000 feet and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for both the Sierra north of Kings Canyon and the Kern County Mountains above 4,000 feet through this afternoon.

10 to 14 inches of new snowfall is expected above 4000 feet with 18 to 24 inches possible above 7000 feet in the Sierra Nevada.

2 to 4 inches of snow is expected above 3500 feet in the Kern County Mountains.

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

Winds will gust as high as 45 mph on exposed ridge tops 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 Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hanford CA
346 AM PST Mon Dec 28 2020

Central Sierra-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
and Wawona
346 AM PST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches with isolated amounts up to one foot.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada, including Yosemite National
  Park and Sierra National Forest.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

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