Full Notification

* WHAT...Snow accumulations of up to 10 inches are possible above 4,000 feet. Snow accumulations from 12 to 18 inches are possible at elevations above 6,000 feet. Localized snow amounts of 18 inches or more are possible at elevations above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and wind may adversely impact the morning and evening commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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.