Update: December Begins With A Winter Storm
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada until midnight tonight (Thursday) and for Yosemite National Park (outside of Yosemite Valley) until 4 AM Friday.
The total snow accumulations above the 4,000 foot elevation, will range from three inches to three feet. The higher you go, the more the snow.
Winds will gust as high as fifty-five to sixty-five mph through the canyons and along the crest. The strong winds could cause tree damage.
With the heavy snow forecast, travel could be very difficult to impossible. Count on road closures due to snow cover. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Additional heavy snow is possible from Saturday afternoon into early Monday morning.
