Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yosemite and Central California Areas
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NOAA issued it on April 10, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning from NWS Hanford CA affects Yosemite NP and surrounding regions, with heavy snow and high winds expected from April 10 to April 12, 2026.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central California
- Issued
- April 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hanford CA
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central California.
Winter Storm Warning Alert
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Hanford CA. It is effective from 5 PM PDT on Friday, April 10, 2026, until 11 PM PDT on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, and the South End of the Upper Sierra in central California.
What You Should Do
Delay all travel if possible. If travel is necessary, drive with extreme caution, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility, leave plenty of room between vehicles, allow extra time to reach your destination, avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and ensure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with accumulations ranging from 10 to 24 inches in Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher may cause visibilities to drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, leading to whiteout conditions.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 5 PM PDT on Friday, April 10, 2026, and ends at 11 PM PDT on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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