"Yosemite is included in a winter storm warning released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 11:47 a.m. The warning is valid from Sunday 10 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10 p.m. Heavy snow with total snow accumulations 3 to 5 feet above 6,000 feet with 5 to 7 feet over the highest elevations and 1 to 2 feet down to 4,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph, can be anticipated according to the NWS Hanford CA."
"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. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage, according to the NWS. 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. The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Yosemite Valley Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra South End of the Lower Sierra 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 Piute Walker Basin"
Yosemite and surrounding areas are under a winter storm warning from Sunday 10 p.m. through Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. Significant snow accumulations are expected: 3 to 5 feet above 6,000 feet, 5 to 7 feet at the highest elevations, and 1 to 2 feet down to 4,000 feet, with light accumulations down to 3,000 feet Tuesday night into Wednesday. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph and could cause tree damage. Travel may be very difficult to impossible and could affect Monday commutes. Motorists are advised to carry a flashlight, food, and water, check road conditions by calling 511, and sign up for county emergency alerts and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
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