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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Hanford CA

938 AM PST Thu Feb 29 2024

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

Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-

Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,

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

Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, and Cedar Grove

938 AM PST Thu Feb 29 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Snowfall 6 to 8 feet

above 6,000 feet. Total snow 4 to 6 feet from 5,000 feet to

6,000 feet. Snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet from 4,000 feet to

5,000 feet. Winds gusting as high 65 mph on exposed ridgetops

and along the crest.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada north of Tulare County.

* WHEN...Winter storm impacts from 4 PM PST this afternoon until

10 AM PST Sunday morning, with blizzard conditions expected

Friday and Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be dangerous to impossible. Widespread

blowing snow will reduce visibilities to near zero in whiteout

conditions at times. Damaging winds and heavy snow could down

trees and power lines. Wind chill readings as low as 15 to 20

degrees below zero can cause frostbite on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must

travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,

stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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