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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Hanford, CA

April 23, 2021

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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The facts

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.


&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 11:30 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryHNX57 hr
Apr 23, 11:41 AM PDTWind AdvisoryHNX54 hr

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