CA WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 28, 2022

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WINTER STORM WATCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Hanford CA

1224 PM PST Sat Dec 24 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY MORNING ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 6000 feet with total snow

accumulations of 1 to 2 feet expected. Winds could gust as high

as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to

12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope

Northern Sierra Nevada Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing

snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous

conditions could impact the evening commute. Very strong winds

could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out high but will be

lowering Tuesday afternoon below major pass levels.

Monitor the latest...