Fresno County, CA

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Advisory Area
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In effect from Saturday 10/31 8:00 AM PDT – Sunday 11/01 7:00 AM PST

Issued by NWS Hanford CA

What

Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 11 inches above 9500 feet.

Where

Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley.

When

From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.

Impacts

Travel could be very difficult.

What to Do

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Areas Impacted

  • Yosemite NP outside of the valley
  • Upper San Joaquin River
  • Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge
  • Kings Canyon NP
  • Sequoia NP

Tips to Stay Safe

A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous. 

  • Plan for any travel to take extra time.  
  • Slow down and use caution while driving. 
  • Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news. 

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Rainfall is Expected this Weekend

Created by the NWS Hanford WFO

Expect rainfall across the area this weekend especially from Saturday evening through the middle of the day Sunday. There is a marginal risk or at least a 5% chance of excessive rainfall through much of Kern County and along the Sierra Nevada mountains slopes.

Expect rainfall across the area this weekend especially from Saturday evening through the middle of the day Sunday. There is a marginal risk or at least a 5% chance of excessive rainfall through much of Kern County and along the Sierra Nevada mountains. In the Day 3 figure for Saturday the marginal risk for excessive rainfall is within much of Kern County and southeastern Tulare County. While in the Day 4 figure for Sunday, there is a marginal risk for excessive rainfall within the Mojave Desert west to Lake Isabella and along the Sierra Nevada mountains.  North of Kern County in the Central Valley rainfall is likely, but as of now there is no risk for excessive rainfall.

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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