November 1, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning will take effect at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday November 1, 2022 and will run until Wednesday November 2, 2022 at 11:00 PM.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1150 PM 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 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 Tuesday afternoon 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 1150 PM PDT Mon Oct 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 6000 feet. Snow level lowering to 5000 feet Tuesday night with 3 to 6 inches of snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin River and Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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... 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.
Source: NWS
