Includes Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park

March 27, 2023 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills above 4,000 feet from 08:00 A.M. Tuesday until 11:00 P.M. Wednesday.

A Winter Storm Warning means that significant snow accumulation is expected hat may impact travel.

The majority of this snow will fall Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening.

Wind could gust as high as 60 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.

Travel may 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
154 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023

Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
South End of the Lower Sierra-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 Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp,
Oakhurst, North Fork, Auberry, Camp Nelson, 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
154 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Snow totals of two
  to three feet above 6000 feet. Snow accumulations of one to
  two feet from 5000 feet to 6000 feet. Snow totals of six to
  twelve inches from 4000 feet to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as
  high as 60 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.

* WHERE...The Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Valid from 8 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 11 PM PDT
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or nearly impossible.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Strong winds could cause 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.