November 5, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Yosemite National Park southward to the Upper San Joaquin River from 4:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday morning.

The majority of this snow will be confined to two periods, Sunday night into Monday morning and Tuesday.

Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

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.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
527 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022


Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,
Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, and Lake Thomas Edison
527 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3
  feet. Isolated amounts of 4 feet of snow above 8000 feet.
  Westerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley and Upper San
  Joaquin River.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Be
  prepared for winter driving conditions. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches along with blowing snow that could
  significantly reduce visibility.


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