Winter storm warning

Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service hanford ca
148 pm pst sat mar 5 2016

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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
Including the cities of...Shaver lake...Yosemite valley...
Camp nelson...Giant forest...Johnsondale...Lodgepole
148 pm pst sat mar 5 2016

...Winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm pst monday...

* snow totals...3 to 5 feet above 8000 feet...With 1 to 3 feet
Between 6000 and 8000 feet and up to a foot at lower elevations.

* snow levels...Starting out around 8000 feet this evening then
Lowering to around 4500 feet by sunday afternoon. Snow levels
Will bottom out around 3500 feet by monday morning.

* timing...Widespread snow will begin above 8000 feet by late
Afternoon with the heaviest snow expected this evening through
Early sunday morning. Snow will continue...Heavy at times...
Through monday.

* impacts...Blowing and drifting snow with local whiteout
Conditions...Hazardous winter travel...Possible road closures
And chain requirements. Snow and gusty winds may cause falling
Tree branches or limbs.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
Are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
Emergency. If you must travel...Keep an extra flashlight...
Food...And water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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