Special weather statement
National weather service san joaquin valley - hanford ca
255 am pdt sat may 28 2011
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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
255 am pdt sat may 28 2011
...High elevation snow and wind...
A cold late season pacific storm system will move into california
Late today and move across the region on sunday with very cold
Temperatures and light high elevation snow. Snow levels are
Expected to be around 7000 feet today and lower to around 5500
Feet tonight and into sunday. Winds will be very strong along the
Crest of the sierra with west winds around 60 mph. Up to 2 inches
Of snow is possible above 6000 feet with some higher amounts in
Favorable upslope locations.
If you are planning to travel to the higher elevations of the
Sierra...Please prepare for winter-like weather. Bring warm
Clothing and be prepared for road closures above 7000 feet.
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