Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yosemite National Park and Upper San Joaquin River Through Wednesday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 is in effect for high-elevation areas of the Sierra Nevada, with up to 24 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected through 4 PM PST Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sierra Nevada Mountains, California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hanford
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sierra Nevada Mountains, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Hanford, CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 4:00 PM PST this afternoon, February 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in California:
- Yosemite National Park: Areas outside of the valley floor.
- Upper San Joaquin River
- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected zones should take immediate precautions:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel could be very difficult.
- Road Conditions: Obtain the latest road conditions for the state you are calling from by dialing 5-1-1.
- Commute Planning: Be aware that hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected. Total accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are forecast for areas above 7000 feet, with up to 24 inches possible at the highest elevations.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 to 50 mph.
- Hazardous Impacts: The combination of heavy snow and high winds will create very difficult travel conditions.
Timeline
- Effective: Immediately as of 12:53 PM PST, Wednesday, February 11.
- Expiration: The warning is set to expire at 4:00 PM PST this afternoon, February 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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