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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Hanford CA

1140 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



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Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-

Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-

Sequoia NP-

Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, 

Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, 

Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, 

Hume Lake, Giant Forest, and Lodgepole

1140 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY

ABOVE 6000 FEET...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow 

  accumulations 6 to 12 inches from 6000 feet to 7000 feet. 

  Total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches above 7000 feet. Wind 

  gusts as high as 75 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the 

  crest.



* WHERE...Kings River north to Yosemite NP, excluding the 

  Yosemite Valley.



* WHEN...Valid until 8 AM PDT Sunday morning.



* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult. High winds could 

  cause tree damage. Cold wind chill readings as low as 20 below 

  zero may result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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DAS