Winter Storm Warning issued May 3 at 12:58PM PDT until May 5 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Severe
Upcoming
From Tomorrow 11:00 (16 hours from now)
Until Today 21:00 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 5,000 feet, 12 to 18 inches above 7,000 feet and 1 to 2 feet of snow above 9,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest.

  • WHERE: Kings River north to Yosemite NP, excluding the Yosemite Valley.

  • WHEN: From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

  • IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 5,000 feet, 12 to 18 inches above 7,000 feet and 1 to 2 feet of snow above 9,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...Kings River north to Yosemite NP, excluding the Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Instructions:

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.

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