Re: Winter storm warning

Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service hanford ca
412 am pst fri jan 29 2016

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Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Including the cities of...Shaver lake...Yosemite valley
412 am pst fri jan 29 2016

...Winter storm warning remains in effect from 4 pm this
Afternoon to 4 am pst monday...

* snow accumulations...1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet...With isolated
Locations receiving 3 feet. 8 to 15 inches over the lower
Elevations.

* snow level...8000 feet...Lowering to 2500 feet by sunday
Evening.

* timing...Snow is expected over the highest elevations of
Yosemite through this evening and develop over the highest
Elevations of kings canyon national park tonight. Snow will
Continue...Heavy at times...Into sunday evening before
Diminishing to flurries sunday night.

* impacts...Snow covered roads...Blowing and drifting snow with
Local whiteout conditions. Hazardous driving conditions in
Addition to travel delays and possible road closures. Snow and
Gusty winds may cause falling tree branches or limbs.
Dangerous conditions for hikers and campers with sub zero wind
Chill temperatures over the high country this weekend.

* winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph will be
Possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
Are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
Emergency. If you must travel...Keep an extra flashlight...
Food...And water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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Flood watch
National weather service hanford ca
1116 am pst fri jan 29 2016

...Flash flood watch for the foothills and higher elevations
Of the sierra tonight through saturday...

.The combination of rain and melting snow over the higher
Elevations of the sierra will cause rising water levels along
Small streams and rivers and increase the threat of flash
Flooding over the region tonight through saturday.

Caz093-094-096-097-300400-
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Mariposa madera and fresno county foothills-
Tulare county foothills-
Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-
Including the cities of...Mariposa...Oakhurst...Three rivers...
Springville...Shaver lake...Yosemite valley...Camp nelson...
Giant forest...Johnsondale...Lodgepole
1116 am pst fri jan 29 2016

...Flash flood watch in effect from 10 pm pst this evening
Through saturday afternoon...

The national weather service in hanford has issued a

* flash flood watch for portions of ca and central california...
Including the following areas...In ca...Mariposa madera and
Fresno county foothills. In central california...Sierra nevada
From yosemite to kings canyon...Tulare county foothills and
Tulare county mountains.

* from 10 pm pst this evening through saturday afternoon

* timing...The heaviest rain is expected between midnight and noon
Saturday. Total rain amounts of up to two inches are possible by
Late saturday afternoon. Snow levels will be generally above 9000
Feet tonight then lower to 6000 to 7000 feet saturday afternoon.

* impacts...Debris flows...Particularly in the vicinity of burn
Scars. Rock slides...Mud slides and downed trees. River and small
Stream flooding. Possible road closures.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Residents you should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to
Take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
Durfee

Hazardous weather outlook...Updated
National weather service san joaquin valley - hanford ca
431 am pst fri jan 29 2016

Caz096-301245-
Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
431 am pst fri jan 29 2016

This hazardous weather outlook is for the southern sierra nevada
From yosemite to kings canyon.

...Winter storm warning in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to 4
Am pst monday...

.Day one...Today and tonight

A winter storm warning is in effect from 4 pm today through 4 am
Monday. Please refer to product sfowswhnx.

.Days two through seven...Saturday through thursday

A winter storm warning remains in effect through 4 am monday.
Please refer to product sfowswhnx.

* 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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2500 foot snow level!!

Time to put the snow cover on my car windshield.