Full Notification

* WHAT...Snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches above 6,000 feet. Total snow 6 to 12 inches from 4,000 feet to 6,000 feet. The majority of this snow will fall this evening. Winds will gust as high as 60 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

* WHERE...The Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Valid from 12 PM PST Saturday afternoon until 4 AM PST Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and wind will adversely impact the evening commute.

* 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 plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, warm clothing, and a flashlight 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.