Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall 3 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet from 6,000 feet to 7,000 feet. Snowfall 1 to 2 feet from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. Wind will gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.

* WHERE...The Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet.

* WHEN...Valid from 10 PM PST Wednesday evening until 4 PM PST Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY ... UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER ... KAISER TO RODGERS RIDGE ... KINGS CANYON NP ... GRANT GROVE AREA ... SEQUOIA NP ... SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA

Instructions:

Delay travel plans. 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.