Winter weather advisory for Yosemite from Monday to Wednesday

"Yosemite is the focus of a winter weather advisory issued at 11:48 a.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is valid from Monday 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph at the highest elevations, can be expected according to the NWS Hanford CA."

"Heaviest snow expected Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, the NWS said. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Upper San Joaquin River Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area Sequoia NP South End of the Upper Sierra"

"Winter driving essentials: Recommendations from the NWS for safe journeys Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When traveling during snow or freezing rain, prioritize safety by slowing down. In near-freezing temperatures, it's safest to assume that icy conditions exist on roadways and adjust your driving accordingly. Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards. If possible, avoid driving in such conditions."

A winter weather advisory covers Yosemite from Monday 10 p.m. through Wednesday Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., with total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet and 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds may gust 40 to 50 mph at the highest elevations. Heaviest snow is expected Tuesday into Tuesday evening and travel could be very difficult to impossible, potentially impacting Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Affected locations include Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area, Sequoia NP, and the South End of the Upper Sierra. Drivers are urged to slow down, assume icy conditions, share travel plans, prepare vehicles, avoid routes with trees and power lines when possible, and call 511 for latest road conditions.

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