Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulation from 1,000 to 3,000 feet, 2 to 3 feet of snow accumulation from 3,000 to 5,000 feet, and 4 to 6 feet of snow accumulation above 5,000 feet. Isolated accumulations up to 7 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...The Sierra Nevada and Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MARIPOSA-MADERA LOWER SIERRA ... FRESNO-TULARE LOWER SIERRA ... SOUTH END OF THE LOWER SIERRA ... YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY ... YOSEMITE 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

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.