URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
804 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021
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Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-
804 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021
...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to
two feet, with isolated amounts up to three feet above 5,000
feet. Snow amounts of 6 to 12 inches from 3,000 feet to 5,000
feet. Wind will gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and
near the crest.
* WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin
River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge and Kings Canyon NP Counties.
* WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST this afternoon until 1 PM PST
Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly
impossible. Expect snow covered roads and low visibilities.
These hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
Gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must
travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal
of water, warm clothing, and an extra flashlight in your vehicle.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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