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...
