Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 20 at 8:35PM PDT until October 22 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...There is an 80% chance of 4 inches or more of snow along the
Tioga Pass and highway 120. There is a 50-60% chance for four
inches or more of snow above 8,000 feet in Tulare, Madera, and
Fresno Counties.
* WHERE...Above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will affect traffic across Tioga
Highway/Pass.
Instruction:
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov