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Updated:January 2, 2026 8:01 am PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Kern County

  Effective: Fri, 1/2 6:16am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Yosemite NP outside of the valley - Upper San Joaquin River - Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge - Kings Canyon NP - Grant Grove Area - Sequoia NP - South End of the Upper Sierra
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 60
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.

Information:
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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.