Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 10:52AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Low-end storm total of 10 inches and
high-end total of 24 inches expected in Madera and Mariposa
Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting
to 55 mph or higher.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada Mountains above 7,000 ft.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Instruction:
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: