December 26, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet from 10:00 P.M. Monday night until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday morning.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow accumulation are expected or occurring.
Strong winds are also possible.
The majority of this snow will fall Tuesday.
Winds may gust as high as 60 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.
Travel could be extremely difficult or impossible. 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.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1213 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022 Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Sequoia NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Giant Forest, and Lodgepole 1213 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022 ...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY MORNING ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of two to three feet anticipated above 8,000 feet. Total snow amounts of one to two feet expected from 7,000 feet to 8,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of four to eight inches anticipated from 6,000 feet to 7,000 feet. Winds will gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia National Park. * WHEN...Valid from 10 PM PST Monday night until 10 AM PST Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Plan on road closures due to snow cover. Strong wind gusts could cause extensive tree damage. Snow load may cause roof damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Source: NWS
