The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada, the Mother Lode and Mariposa County, through 10 PM Wednesday.
Heavy snow is forecast.
The snow levels will range from 4,500 to 6,000 feet today. The snow levels will then drop down to 2,500 to 4,000 feet by Tuesday morning and finally range between 1,500 to 3,000 feet, from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Up to one foot of total snow accumulation is possible between the 1,500 to 2,500 foot elevation. One to two feet of snow is likely between the 2,500 to 4,000 foot elevation. Above the 6,000 foot elevation, expect three to eight feet of snow. The higher you go, the more the snow.
The winds gusts will range from forty-five to sixty mph. Such strong winds could cause tree damage.
There will be dangerous, difficult and near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. There will be low visibility, due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
