February 3, 2023 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada begins at 7:00 P.M. Saturday.
Snow levels will start at around 6,500 feet Saturday night, before dropping to about 4,000 feet by Sunday evening. The majority of this snow will fall late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Winds may gust as high as 55 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 1208 PM PST Fri Feb 3 2023 CAZ323>331-040415- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.230205T0300Z-230206T0600Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Yosemite Valley- San Joaquin River Canyon-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Yosemite Valley, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale 1208 PM PST Fri Feb 3 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 30 inches. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches from 4,000 to 6,000 feet, 6 to 18 inches from 6,000 to 8,000 feet, and 18 to 30 inches above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to South End of the Upper Sierra. Snow levels around 6,000 feet on Saturday evening lowering to 4,000 feet by Sunday afternoon.. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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
