January 31, 2025 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report the following: A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Yosemite National Park outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kings Canyon NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Lake Thomas Edison, Florence Lake, Devils Postpile, Cedar Grove, and Wawona
Up to 3 feet of snow possible at the highest elevations.
Possible wind gusts up to 55 mph.
In effect until 4:00 A.M. Sunday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1140 AM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 CAZ323-326-328-010400- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250202T1200Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kings Canyon NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Lake Thomas Edison, Florence Lake, Devils Postpile, Cedar Grove, and Wawona 1140 AM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kings Canyon NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 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. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Source: NWS