Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 20 at 5:33PM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches
above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest
elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Wind gusts as high as 75 mph
along the Sierra crest expected.
* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP,
Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening
commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: