Alert archive / California / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Hanford, CA
NWS Hanford, CA issued this winter storm warning at Apr 23, 2021, 11:30 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 25, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Apr 23, 2021, 11:30 AM PDT (18:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 25, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 25, 2021, 8:35 PM PDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hanford, CA
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387 WWUS46 KHNX 231830 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1130 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 CAZ192-193-240230- /O.UPG.KHNX.WS.A.0006.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0004.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 1130 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT ABOVE 6,000 FEET FROM 2 AM PDT SUNDAY UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 18 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * MPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads, travel delays and possible road closures. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, carry tire chains and keep extra food, water and a flashlight in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$ CAZ194-240230- /O.UPG.KHNX.WS.A.0006.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 1130 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT ABOVE 6,000 FEET FROM 5 AM PDT SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 9 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads and possible travel delays. Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$
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888 WWUS46 KHNX 240219 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 719 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 CAZ192-193-241000- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 719 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 18 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads, travel delays and possible road closures. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, carry tire chains and keep extra food, water and a flashlight in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$ CAZ194-241000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 719 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 9 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads and possible travel delays. Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$ DS
819 WWUS46 KHNX 240955 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 255 AM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 CAZ192-193-242030- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 255 AM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 18 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads, travel delays and possible road closures. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, carry tire chains and keep extra food, water and a flashlight in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$ CAZ194-242030- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 255 AM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 9 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads and possible travel delays. Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623 or visiting their website at www.roads.dot.ca.gov. && $$ Molina
736 WWUS46 KHNX 242017 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 117 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 CAZ192-193-250500- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 117 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 18 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads, travel delays and possible road closures. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. 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. && $$ CAZ194-250500- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 117 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, gusty winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 6,000 feet with local amounts of up to 9 inches above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow covered roads and possible travel delays. Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
166 WWUS46 KHNX 250328 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 828 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 CAZ192-193-251200- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.210425T0900Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 828 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT SUNDAY UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts around 15 inches, above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and travel delays. 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 a flashlight in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ194-251200- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 828 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT SUNDAY UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while driving. Anticipate travel delays and allow extra time to reach your destination. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ BS
507 WWUS46 KHNX 251125 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 425 AM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 CAZ192-193-252000- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 425 AM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts around 15 inches, above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and travel delays. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. 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 a flashlight in your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ194-252000- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.210425T1200Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 425 AM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while driving. Anticipate travel delays and allow extra time to reach your destination. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Molina
951 WWUS46 KHNX 251951 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1251 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 CAZ192-193-260400- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210426T1800Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 1251 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts around 15 inches, above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect snow covered roads and travel delays. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow with the possibility of local whiteout conditions. Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will be a threat to hikers in the high country. 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. && $$ CAZ194-260400- /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 1251 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 6,000 feet. Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...The Tulare County mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow and dangerous wind chill temperatures will pose a threat to hikers in the high country. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
340 WWUS46 KHNX 260335 WSWHNX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 835 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 CAZ192-193-261200- /O.CAN.KHNX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210426T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KHNX.WW.Y.0008.210426T0335Z-210426T1200Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, and Shaver Lake 835 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches above 6,000 feet. Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Slippery 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. && $$ CAZ194-260445- /O.CAN.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210426T1800Z/ Sequoia Kings- 835 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Significant accumulating snow is no longer expected in the Tulare County mountains. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory, which was in effect for the Tulare County mountains has been cancelled. $$ BS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hanford, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 11:30 AM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | HNX | 57 hr | |
| Apr 23, 11:41 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | HNX | 54 hr |
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