The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California. It is in effect from early through late Tuesday Night. High winds are expected to accompany this storm, which will make for whiteout conditions in the mountains.
Total Snow Accumulations of 1-3 FEET Above 7,500ft Through Tonight In California.
Snow levels are expected to start out above 8,000ft, but they are forecasted to drop down to 5,000ft by Tuesday afternoon.
Additional Storm Info:
California: Total Snow Accumulations of 1-3 FEET Above 7,500ft Through Tonight
* Total snow accumulations of around one to two feet, with localized amounts near three feet, are expected in the highest elevations. - NOAA Hanford, CA
CA Winter Storm Warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 236 AM PST Tue Jan 9 2018 Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of around one to two feet, with localized amounts near three feet, are expected in the highest elevations. Gusty winds and blowing snow will also be possible. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to the Kern County line. Snow levels starting out above 8000 feet this morning and lowering to 5000 feet to 6000 feet by this afternoon. * WHEN...Through 10 PM PST Tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Most roads will have chain requirements and should be carried in vehicle when driving in these areas.