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CHP Urges Safe Driving Ahead of Major Rainstorm

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 ...

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Yosemite Closes Roads Ahead of Winter Storm Again

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. ...

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Yosemite Closes Roads Ahead of Winter Storm

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have closed two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. The roads closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th. They will be reevaluated after the storm passes. Tioga Pass (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are ...

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Yosemite Closes Ahead of Blizzard–Updated to Open Now

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite officials have announced  the park will be closed starting tonight at midnight due to a major winter storm. The park will remain closed at least through Sunday at noon depending on conditions. It could stay closed longer if necessary. Update Yosemite National Park will partially reopen Sunday March 3, at noon. Visitors may enter the park via ...

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Blizzard Conditions Expected Over the Weekend

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents of a strong storm system headed out way. It will impact Central California Thursday evening into Sunday morning. The result being periods of heavy precipitation. The majority of this precipitation will fall Friday evening through Saturday evening. The snow level will start at around 5,000 feet Thursday evening, before dropping ...

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Flood Watches and Winter Weather Continue

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting our area will continue to see winter weather through midweek. This includes a flood watch, excessive rainfall, thunderstorms and snow. An atmospheric river will pass through Central California today into tonight. Extreme winter storm impacts are anticipated in the Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet  due to snow load and snow amounts ...

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Is Rain Finally on the Way for Us?

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting a storm system will impact Central California Wednesday through Saturday, resulting in periods of precipitation. The majority of this precipitation will fall Wednesday night and Thursday, as well as Friday afternoon and Friday night. There may be a brief break in precipitation Thursday night and Friday morning. Snow levels will be ...

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4th of July Holiday Safety in the Sierra National Forest

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Will you be celebrating our nation’s independence over the 4th of July holiday weekend with a visit to the Sierra National Forest (SNF)? Activities such as camping, backpacking, fishing, picnicking and so many more in the great outdoors, are available for you in the SNF! Due to tremendous efforts by Forest Service, contractor, and volunteer personnel and ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madera County

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITES — FEMA has just announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center in Madera County for those affected by the recent winter storms. Both homeowners and renters can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications. Recovery specialists can also ...

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Food Benefits Available for Those Impacted by Recent Storms

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families affected by the recent severe winter storms in Madera, Mendocino, and Mono counties may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts. A family of four with a monthly income up to $3,130 per month may be ...

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