Sierra Winter Storm Warning Extended To 5PM
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The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada until 5pm this afternoon.
Three to five inches of snow is possible above 7500 feet. Six to ten inches of accumulation is likely above 8,500 feet.
Winds are gusting up to 45mph over the Sierra Crest.
Hwy 108 Sonora Pass is closed for now at Kennedy Meadows. Highway 120 Tioga Pass is also currently closed at Crane Flat. Highway 4 Ebbetts Pass is currently closed shortly after the Mt. Reba turnoff. Highway 88 Carson Pass is open with chain requirements at Kirkwood.
Written by mark@mlode.com