February 2, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 1:00 P.M. Tuesday to 8:00 A.M. Wednesday as another storm system moves into California.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 307 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 CAZ192-021915- /O.EXT.KHNX.WW.Y.0003.210202T2100Z-210203T1600Z/ Central Sierra- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, and Wawona 307 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow this afternoon becoming moderate tonight. West winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Snow amounts of 4-8 inches with isolated amounts up to 12 inches above 6000 feet. * WHERE...Central Sierra, Yosemite National Park. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact travel along mountain roadways. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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
