April 15, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 5:00 A.M. Saturday until 5:00 P.M. Saturday.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties.

The majority of this snow will fall Saturday 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.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
241 AM PDT Fri Apr 15 2022

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Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-
Sequoia NP-
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, and Lodgepole
241 AM PDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 9 inches above 6000 feet with isolated amounts up to 12
  inches over higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong wind gusts can
  blow down branches and topple trees.

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