CA WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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WINTER STORM WARNING

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Hanford CA

903 AM PST Mon Nov 7 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 feet

above 8,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 5 feet from 5,000 feet to

8,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet from 4,000

feet to 5,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Yosemite NP and Upper San Joaquin River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Count

on road closures due to snow cover. Gusty winds could bring

down tree branches along with blowing snow that could

significantly reduce visibilities. Snow accumulating in the

Yosemite Valley beginning Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must

travel, carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water,

warm clothing, and a flashlight in your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

JPK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5

feet above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 4 feet from 5,000 feet

to 6,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet from

4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Grant Grove

Area, Sequoia NP and South End of the Upper Sierra.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

significantly reduce...