October 31, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Sierra Nevada north of Tulare County above 5,000 feet from Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.
The majority of the heavy snow will fall later on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
This is the first storm of the season so 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, warm clothing, and a flashlight in your vehicle.
For information on road conditions, including closures or delays, call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 251 AM PDT Mon Oct 31 2022 ...First Significant Storm of the Wet Season Early This Week... A strong storm system will move out of the Gulf of Alaska on Monday and move into the Pacific Northwest on Monday night. We are expecting a strong cold front to move across the region on Tuesday night. Snow is expected to increase during the day on Tuesday with the potential heavy snow on Tuesday night. The front will push south into the Kern county area on Wednesday and provide lighter amounts. Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake 251 AM PDT Mon Oct 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible with isolated amounts up to 12 inches above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches from 5000 feet to 6000 feet. West winds could gust as high as 40 mph above 6000 feet. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin River and Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge. * WHEN...From early Tuesday Morning through late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with high country road closures. The hazardous conditions could impact hikers and campers in the National Parks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.Source: NWS
