Fresno County, California — A Winter Weather Advisory will impact the Upper Sierra beginning late Monday night, bringing heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions across high-elevation areas of central California.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, the advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday through 4 p.m. Wednesday for elevations above 6,000 feet, including portions of Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and surrounding mountain communities.
Forecasters expect 12 to 18 inches of snow above 7,000 feet, with 4 to 10 inches above 6,000 feet. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated Tuesday through Tuesday evening. At the highest elevations, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph may produce blowing snow and sharply reduced visibility.
Impacted areas include communities near Highways 41, 168, and 180, including Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, Grant Grove, Lodgepole, Giant Forest, Wawona, Cedar Grove, and Tuolumne Meadows. Travel in these corridors could become very difficult to impossible, particularly during the Tuesday morning and evening travel periods.
Snow-covered roads, chain controls, and potential temporary closures are likely as conditions deteriorate. Visitors, commuters, and outdoor workers traveling through the Sierra should prepare for rapidly changing weather and extended delays.
The advisory covers large portions of Fresno, Tulare, and Mariposa counties, affecting both recreation areas and mountain access routes. Caltrans and local agencies may adjust operations as conditions warrant.
Drivers are urged to slow down, carry winter emergency supplies, and check current road conditions by calling 511 before traveling.
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