MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm Watch effective Tuesday evening through Thursday evening. The storm forecasts potentially severe winter conditions for the Sierra Nevada region. Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for significant snowfall and strong winds affecting travel and safety. Details When: March 9th until March 13th Location: The warning ...

CENTRAL VALLEY — The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm Warning for a part of Central California. Residents are preparing for a severe winter event with heavy snowfall and gusty winds. Severe Weather Details According to the latest forecasts, the region can expect total snowfall of 6 to 13 inches. The storm is also likely to bring ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Flood Watch for the mountain communities and the surrounding Sierra Foothills.  This watch will be effective from Friday, January 31st, at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 2nd, at 4:00 a.m. Consequently, residents should prepare for up to 4 inches of rainfall this weekend, with another storm system forecasted for ...

SACRAMENTO—A significant rainstorm is expected to impact Central and Northern California beginning Friday, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) urges all motorists to exercise extreme caution and prepare for hazardous driving conditions. Wet roads, reduced visibility, and potential hazards such as downed power lines, flooding, and snow can create dangerous situations. “As major winter storms approach Northern California, our top ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have announced they will close two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Friday, November 1, at 6 pm due to a forecast of snow. ...

MADERA COUNTY–PG&E has notified the Madera County Office of Emergency Services of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that is expected to affect the areas of Central Camp, The Pines, Wishon, Bass Lake Annex, North Fork, Cascadel Woods, O’Neals, and Sugar Pine. Update 10-17-2024 1:45 p.m. Power is expected to be de-energized on Friday, October 18th, at approximately 4:00 ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents in the area to be prepared for Excessive Heat. The heat is expected to last through Saturday at 10:00 a.m.  They are also issuing a Fire Weather Watch in effect from Saturday at 11 a.m. through Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Well above normal temperatures, even for the high Sierra, will ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued an Excessive Heat Warning. The warning is in effect through the next week. Areas included are the San Joaquin Valley, the West Side Hills, the Sierra Nevada Foothills, and the Kern County Mountains and Desert. The warning may need to be extended further as the week progresses due to continued dangerous ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office (NWS)is warning community members that dangerous high temperatures up to 109 in the valley and 112 in the Kern County Desert will be observed during the three-day heat wave. Overnight low temperatures will stay in the 70s and provide little relief. An Excessive Heat (Wave) Warning will go into effect this morning, Wednesday ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for weather alerts, and road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages, and other emergencies as they happen. For weather forecasts check out our article here. Scroll to the end of the article for a gallery of pictures submitted by our readers. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – ...