March 14, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 4,000 feet from near Kern County to Yosemite National Park from 11:00 P.M. Sunday evening until 5:00 P.M. Monday evening.

4 to 8 inches of snow is expected between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, with up to 12 to 18 inches of snow above 5,000 feet.

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

Winds will gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops 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
National Weather Service Hanford CA
400 AM PDT Sun Mar 14 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
400 AM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to locally heavy snow. 4 to 8 inches of snow
  expected between 4000 and 5000 feet. 12 to 18 inches of snow
  expected above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* 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...

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