Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
536 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

CAZ192>194-132200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.A.0002.200315T0000Z-200317T1200Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Fish Camp, Wawona,
Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove,
and Johnsondale
536 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible from late Saturday afternoon through
late Monday night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are
possible between 4,000 and 7,000 feet. Localized accumulations
as high as 3 feet above 8,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as
40-45 mph along exposed ridgetops and near the crest.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada, mainly Yosemite to Sequoia National
Park.

* WHEN...From late Saturday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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BSO

Thanks for the update. Appreciate your continuous posts.

Maybe this is the last push we need to keep the badger pass A-frame open for another week. Planning to be there on 3/21 for an overnight close to GP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1057 AM PDT Mon Mar 16 2020

CAZ192>194-170200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200317T1800Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole,
Grant Grove, and Johnsondale
1057 AM PDT Mon Mar 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24
inches above 5000 feet and 6 to 12 inches from 3000 to 5000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings
areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. If you plan to
travel, consider alternate strategies. Gusty winds may bring
down tree branches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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