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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Hanford CA

515 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,

Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, Johnsondale, and Lake Isabella

515 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible. Between 9 to 18 inches of snow will be possible in the Sierra Nevada. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over higher elevations.

* WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River, Sequoia Kings and Lake Isabella Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on travel delays and slick, snow covered roads, some of which may become impassable or closed. Roads that remain open will require tire chains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle.