NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Southern Sierra Nevada and Kern County mountains above 6,000 feet from 4 AM PST early Wednesday morning until 4 PM PST Thursday afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Snow levels could drop to as low as 5,000 feet in the Kern County mountains Wednesday night. The majority of this snow will fall Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. Travel could be extremely difficult or impossible. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. For information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.