Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 5:31:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 2:30:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 2:30:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Warning — NWS Hanford CA

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Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 9:31AM PST until November 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

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NWS Hanford reports expected heavy snow above 6,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada, with accumulations up to 18 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph. The warning covers parts of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks and says travel could become very difficult to impossible.

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Affected location: Sierra Nevada, California

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 9:31AM PST until November 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

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