Hazardous weather outlook

National weather service san joaquin valley - hanford ca
420 am pst thu feb 5 2015

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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
420 am pst thu feb 5 2015

This hazardous weather outlook is for the higher elevations of
The southern sierra nevada.

...Unsettled weather pattern by late this week...

.Day one...Today and tonight

No hazardous weather expected.

.Days two through seven...Friday through wednesday

* snow accumulations: several inches to around a foot during
Friday night into saturday. Several more inches of snow possible
During sunday and sunday night.

* elevation: above 7500 feet for snow and strong gusty winds.
Otherwise 4000 feet to around 7500 feet for heavy rain.

* winds: on and near the crest...Expect gusts to around 60 mph
During friday night into saturday.

* timing: friday night into saturday with first system and sunday
Afternoon into monday with second system.

* locations include: southern sierra nevada above 7500 feet for
Snow and strong winds. Heavy rain from 4000 feet to around 7500
7500 feet with highest amounts expected from yosemite to kings
Canyon.

* impacts: heavy snow could make travel difficult as roads may
Become impassible in the higher elevations. Heavy rain near burn
Area scars could possibly cause debris flow and/or flash flooding.

* stay tuned to noaa weather radio...Or your favorite news
Source...For further information.


.Spotter information statement...

Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated.

Weather spotters are encouraged to report any significant or
Unusual conditions to the national weather service.

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