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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
108 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025

CAZ323-326>331-131600-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0008.251013T1800Z-251016T0000Z/
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, Giant Forest, Tuolumne
Meadows, Lake Thomas Edison, Florence Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar
Grove, Lodgepole, Wawona, Johnsondale, Huntington Lake, Hume
Lake, Grant Grove, and Lake Wishon
108 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with snow levels 6,000 to 7,000 feet.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except around 3 feet over
  the highest peaks.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday
  morning commutes.

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 caution and be prepared for sudden changes in
conditions. 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.

&&

$$

JPK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1153 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

CAZ519-131900-
/O.UPG.KVEF.WS.A.0005.251014T0000Z-251015T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0006.251014T0000Z-251015T1200Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Aspendell and Whitney Portal
1153 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16
  inches between 7000 and 9000 feet and 1 to 2 feet above 9000 feet.
  Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become difficult  on Highway 168
  west of Bishop due to icy and snow packed roads. Whitney Portal
  will observe sharp deterioration in conditions with extreme danger
  to hikers and campers unprepared for the winter weather.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying travel in the Sierra. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a
winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra
clothing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

CO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
155 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

CAZ073-132200-
/O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0009.251014T0000Z-251015T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0008.251013T1800Z-251015T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, and
Bridgeport
155 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulation of 8 to 16
  inches with 1 to 3 feet along the Sierra crest. 1 to 4 inches of
  snow accumulation for communities along Highway 395. Ridge winds
  gusting up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially through
  mountain passes such as Sonora and Tioga passes. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected Monday night
  through Tuesday morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
  hour.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
136 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

CAZ069-140030-
/O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0007.251013T1800Z-251016T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0010.251013T1200Z-251015T1200Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Blue Canyon
136 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 2 feet, up to 3 feet along higher elevations; highest totals
  south of Highway 50. Winds gusting up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 6500 feet.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are expected to impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be 5500 to 6500 feet,
  decreasing after Monday night to 5000 to 6000 feet with heaviest
  snow accumulation expected Monday afternoon to late evening. Snow
  accumulations may be affected by diurnal trends and sun angle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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