January 23, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 4:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon until 4:00 P.M. Monday afternoon.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties.

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

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 Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
126 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole,
Grant Grove, and Johnsondale
126 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST SUNDAY
AFTERNOON UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected
  above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches anticipated from
  4,000 feet to 5,000 feet.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until to 4 PM PST
  Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect
  snow covered roads and low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for travel delays. 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 state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Source: NWS