Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS San Joaquin Valley, CA
Issued by NWS San Joaquin Valley, CA
406 WWUS46 KHNX 221146 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 346 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024 CAZ323-326>331-222000- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0013.241123T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP- South End of the Upper Sierra- Including the cities of Johnsondale, Hume Lake, Huntington Lake, Devils Postpile, Giant Forest, Lake Wishon, Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Cedar Grove, Lodgepole, Florence Lake, Shaver Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, and Grant Grove 346 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 24 inches possible. High elevation snow up to 4 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ EW