Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches likely from 4000 to 5000 feet. Snowfall of 8 to 12 inches probable from 5000 to 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with isolated amounts up to 3 feet, likely above 6000 feet. Winds will gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Sierra from Yosemite National Park southward to near the Lake Isabella area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST Thursday morning until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Road closures are likely due to snow cover. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of snow will fall Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SEQUOIA KINGS ... LAKE ISABELLA ... NORTH KINGS RIVER ... CENTRAL SIERRA

Instructions:

If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.