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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1017 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

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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-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lodgepole, Lake Wishon, Shaver Lake, Hume Lake, Grant Grove,
Huntington Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Johnsondale, Lake Thomas
Edison, Giant Forest, Wawona, and Cedar Grove
1017 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 feet.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Upper San
  Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. Grant Grove
  Area, Sequoia NP, and South End of the Upper
  Sierra.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
  to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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CMolina