Severe weather shuts down part of Generals Highway

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Park officials with the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will shut down part of the Generals Highway at 3 p.m. Saturday ahead of an expected storm.

The highway will be closed between Red Fir Gate and The Wye.
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The National Weather Service in Hanford says the storm system will move into the Central Valley by late Saturday afternoon. It will bring heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada. A winter storm warning will be in effect from 5 p.m. Saturday through 11 p.m. Sunday.

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Rain and winds have impacted several outdoor events set for the weekend. If you plan on traveling anywhere up into the mountain areas, remember to be prepared.

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