Winter storm watch

Winter storm watch
Urgent - Winter weather message
National Weather Service Hanford CA
252 pm pst tue dec 3 2013


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Mariposa madera and fresno county foothills-
Tulare county foothills-
Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
252 pm pst tue dec 3 2013

...Winter storm watch in effect from friday afternoon through
Saturday afternoon...

The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter storm
Watch for heavy snow and strong winds...Which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through saturday afternoon for the foothills and
Higher elevations of the sierra nevada.

* snow accumulations: 1-6 inches in the foothills. 6-12 inches
Above 4000 feet...With up to 2 feet possible at the highest
Elevations.

* elevation: snow levels will lower from around 2500 feet early
Friday to near 1000 feet friday night and saturday.

* timing: snow will begin in the yosemite area by friday
Afternoon...With heavier snow spreading southward into the
Tulare county mountains overnight friday night. Snow is expected
To taper off during the day saturday.

* locations include: camp nelson...Giant forest...Johnsondale...
Lodgepole...Shaver lake...Huntington lake...Yosemite national
Park...Three rivers... Springville...Mariposa...Oakhurst

* winds: gusts around 60 mph over highest elevations will cause
Drifting and blowing snow at times.

* impacts: snow covered roads will be possible. Hazardous travel
With possible restrictions and closures. Bring a winter kit with
You if you travel through the mountains.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow and strong winds that may impact travel. Continue to monitor
The latest forecasts.

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Jeb