December 8, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 7:00 P.M. this evening until 4:00 P.M. Thursday afternoon.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties.
The majority of this snow will fall late tonight and Thursday 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.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 500 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021 Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- 500 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snowfall of 6 to 12 inches above 5,000 feet, with isolated amounts up to 15 inches. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...The Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Weather conditions will be dangerous for hikers and campers, especially along the Pacific Crest Trail. 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
