April 10, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 5:00 A.M. Monday until 5:00 A.M. Tuesday.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties.
The majority of this snow will fall Monday afternoon and Monday evening.
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 345 AM PDT Sun Apr 10 2022 Yosemite NP outside of the valley-San Joaquin River Canyon- Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP- Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale 345 AM PDT Sun Apr 10 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with isolated amounts reaching up to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 5000 feet north of Kern County. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities in blowing snow at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the
Source: NWS
