Includes Mariposa, Oakhurst, Wawona and Yosemite
February 20, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Mariposa, Madera, and northern Fresno County portions of the Sierra Nevada from 4:00 P.M. Monday afternoon until 4:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties.
Winds will gust as high as 40 mph.
Motorists should be prepared for slick road conditions and potential travel delays.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1103 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022 CAZ318-323>326-210315- /O.NEW.KHNX.WW.Y.0001.220222T0000Z-220224T0000Z/ Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Yosemite NP outside of the valley- Yosemite Valley-San Joaquin River Canyon-Upper San Joaquin River- Including the cities of Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp, Oakhurst, North Fork, Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Yosemite Valley, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, and Lake Thomas Edison 1103 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Localized snow amounts of 9 to 12 inches will be possible in the highest elevations. Westerly winds will gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Yosemite Valley, San Joaquin River Canyon and Upper San Joaquin River. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Winds will also be gusty with gusts to 40 mph. Winds coupled with the cold temperatures will also create dangerous wind chills. Early season campers and hikers should be prepared for a return to winter conditions. Tree limbs and branches could be blown down and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Allow more time for travel. Be sure to carry chains/cables inside vehicle. For the latest road conditions call CALTRANS at 1 800 427 ROAD.
Source: NWS
