Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS San Joaquin Valley, CA
Issued by NWS San Joaquin Valley, CA
617 WWUS46 KHNX 310404 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 804 PM PST Thu Jan 30 2025 CAZ323-326-328-311200- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.250131T1800Z-250202T1200Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kings Canyon NP- Including the cities of Wawona, Devils Postpile, Cedar Grove, Tuolumne Meadows, Florence Lake, and Lake Thomas Edison 804 PM PST Thu Jan 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kings Canyon NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * 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 commute. 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 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. && $$ DAS