Alert archive / California / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Hanford, CA
NWS Hanford, CA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 23, 2021, 1:30 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 23, 2021, 1:30 PM PST (21:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 24, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2021, 5:00 AM PST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hanford, CA
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808 WWUS46 KHNX 232130 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 130 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 CAZ195>197-240530- /O.UPG.KHNX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 130 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 3,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches from 2,000 feet to 3,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area and Fort Tejon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-240530- /O.EXA.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 130 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills and Southern Sierra Foothills Counties. * WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-240530- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 130 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ DCH
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493 WWUS46 KHNX 240521 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 921 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 CAZ195>197-241330- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 921 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 3,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 6 inches from 2,000 feet to 3,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area and Fort Tejon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-241330- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 921 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-241330- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 921 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills and Southern Sierra Foothills Counties. * WHEN...Valid from 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
256 WWUS46 KHNX 241239 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 439 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 CAZ195>197-242100- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 439 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST Sunday night until 10 PM PST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-242100- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 439 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-242100- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 439 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ BS
756 WWUS46 KHNX 241944 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1144 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 CAZ195>197-250345- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 1144 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST Sunday night until 10 PM PST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-250345- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 1144 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-250345- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.210125T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 1144 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Dudley
099 WWUS46 KHNX 250332 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 732 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 CAZ195>197-251100- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 732 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST Sunday night until 10 PM PST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-251100- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 732 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-251100- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 732 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
133 WWUS46 KHNX 251039 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 239 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ195>197-251900- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 239 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-251900- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 239 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. Travel delays are likely and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-251900- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 239 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ BS
525 WWUS46 KHNX 251844 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1044 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ195>197-260245- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 1044 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-260000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 1044 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. Travel delays are likely and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-260000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 1044 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
430 WWUS46 KHNX 252055 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1255 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ195>197-260500- /O.EXT.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1300Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 1255 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ192>194-260000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 1255 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches expected above 5,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches anticipated from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and low visibility. Travel delays are likely and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. 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, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ190-191-260000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 1255 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Expect slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for travel delays. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, and warm clothing in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
598 WWUS46 KHNX 252352 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 352 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ192>194-260100- /O.EXP.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ 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 352 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... $$ CAZ190-191-260100- /O.EXP.KHNX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Auberry, North Fork, and Mariposa 352 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... $$ CAZ195>197-260800- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1300Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 352 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
396 WWUS46 KHNX 260754 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1154 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 CAZ195>197-261300- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1300Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 1154 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected above 4,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,500 feet. Wind gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes may cause travel delays and road closures. Expect slick, snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
609 WWUS46 KHNX 261206 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 406 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 CAZ190>194-262015- /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0002.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra- North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers, 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 406 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 feet expected above 4,000 feet. Total snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills, Southern Sierra Foothills, Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact travel across mountainous areas. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ195>197-262015- /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.A.0002.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1300Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 406 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, Additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches expected before day-break. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, New snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches possible above 4,500 feet. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible from 2,500 feet to 4,500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area and Fort Tejon Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PST early this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Molina
106 WWUS46 KHNX 261251 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 451 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 CAZ195>197-262100- /O.EXP.KHNX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1300Z/ /O.CON.KHNX.WS.A.0002.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon- Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, and Grapevine 451 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, New snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches possible above 4,500 feet. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible from 2,500 feet to 4,500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area and Fort Tejon Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PST early this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CAZ190>194-262100- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0002.210127T0600Z-210129T1200Z/ Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra- North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 451 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 feet expected above 4,000 feet. Total snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches expected from 2,000 feet to 4,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills, Southern Sierra Foothills, Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact travel across mountainous areas. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Hanford, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 23, 2:43 AM PST, 10 hours 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 23, 2:43 AM PST, 10 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 243 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 .SYNOPSIS... Precipitation will come to an end today as a storm system over Central California dives southward into Southern California. A trough of low pressure will deepen over California Sunday night. This atmospheric disturbance will be responsible for another period of wet weather Sunday night and Monday. A major storm system may impact Central California Tuesday night through Thursday night. && .DISCUSSION... An area of low pressure aloft over Central California this morning will move southward into Southern California this afternoon. Precipitation in the San Joaquin Valley will come to an end this morning. Be that as it may, there still could be a few afternoon showers. In the Sierra Nevada, Kern County mountains, and Sierra Nevada foothills, scattered showers are expected much of the day today. An inch or less of snow is likely above 3,500 feet over Kern County mountain passes today. Travel delays are possible. The next storm system will impact Central California Sunday night and Monday. The majority of precipitation associated with this storm system will fall late Sunday night and Monday morning. Rain amounts of one tenth of an inch to one quarter of an inch are expected in the West Side Hills Sunday night and Monday. Rain amounts of one quarter of an inch to one half of an inch are anticipated in the San Joaquin Valley. The snow level could fall as low as 1,500 feet by Monday. Accumulating snowfall over Kern County mountain passes Sunday night and Monday may cause travel delays and road closures. At this time, we expect about two to four inches of snow to accumulate along Tejon Pass and four to six inches of snow to accumulate along Tehachapi Pass. A major storm system could impact Central California Tuesday night through Thursday night. Several feet of snow is possible in the Sierra Nevada. Rain amounts of one to two inches in the San Joaquin Valley and two to four inches in the Sierra Nevada foothills may lead to flooding. The snow level should start at around 2,000 feet Tuesday night, before rising to about 4,000 feet by Wednesday afternoon. && .AVIATION... VFR conditions will prevail in the San Joaquin Valley through at least the next 24 hours. MVFR conditions in low clouds and showers are likely in the Sierra Nevada, Kern County mountains, and Sierra Nevada foothills today. Areas of mountain obscuring IFR conditions today will gradually dissipate tonight. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, fireplace/wood stove burning status is: no burning unless registered in Fresno County. Further information is available at Valleyair.org. && .CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is medium. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium. Certainty levels include low, medium, and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information and/or to provide feedback. && .HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory from Sunday afternoon through MondaY Afternoon for CAZ192>194. Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon for CAZ195>197. && Public/Aviation/Fire Weather...BS PIO/DSS........................Molina weather.gov/hanford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hanford, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1:26 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | HNX | 63 hr | |
| Jan 23, 1:34 PM PST | High Wind Warning | HNX | 62 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.