Winter Storm Warning

FROM: NWS Hanford CA
AREA: Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra; South End of the Lower Sierra; Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Yosemite Valley; San Joaquin River Canyon; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Grant Grove Area; Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra
SENT: 2026-02-15T02:31:00-08:00

Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 2:31AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 95
inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE…A portion of central California.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels will begin at 5,500 to 6,000 feet
on Sunday night and lower to 4,000 feet Tuesday morning. Light
snow accumulations down to 3,000 feet Tuesday night into Wednesday.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T10:15:00-08:00