March 8, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to the Lake Isabella area from 4:00 P.M. Tuesday to 10:00 P.M. Wednesday for elevations above 3000 feet including the higher foothills.

Between 3 and 9 inches of snow are possible above 3000 feet and 9 to 18 inches of snow are possible above 4000 feet.

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Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
251 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021


Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-
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
251 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible above 3000 feet. Between
  3 to 9 inches of snow will be possible in the Sierra Nevada
  above 3000 feet, and between 9 to 18 inches of snow will be
  possible above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over
  higher elevations.

* WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River, Sequoia Kings and
  Lake Isabella Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on travel delays and slick, snow covered roads,
  some of which may become impassable or closed. Roads that remain
  open will require tire chains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider
alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty
of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle.

Source: NWS