Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 21 at 6:47PM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches around 7,000 feet and up to one foot at the highest peaks.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP,
Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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
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