... Storm to reach the central California interior Monday...
A Pacific storm will spread rain and mountain snow across the
central California interior Monday... with gusty winds over the Kern
County mountains and deserts Monday afternoon and evening.
A very cold airmass is associated with this storm... and snow levels
will drop rapidly Monday. The snow level at Yosemite will be around
4000 feet Monday... dropping to 3500 feet by Tuesday morning. Snow
levels will be higher to the south... but are expected to lower to
around 4000 feet in the Tehachapi Mountains by late Monday.
Although there is some uncertainty as to expected rainfall and
snowfall amounts... computer models forecast up to a half inch of
rain on the San Joaquin Valley floor for Monday and Monday night. In
the southern Sierra Nevada... snowfall accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
will be possible over the high country. Light accumulations could
fall on the Grapevine and Tehachapi Pass.
The storm also will bring gusty winds to the Kern County mountains
and deserts. Gusts up to 45 mph will be possible over the ridges and
through and below favored passes and canyons... especially Monday
afternoon and evening.
People planning travel into the southern Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi
Mountains Monday and Monday night should be prepared for winter
driving conditions. Carry chains... warm clothing... water and non
perishable food. Allow extra travel time and be prepared for delays
or Road closures. The gusty winds may make travel in the Kern County
mountains and deserts difficult at times for high profile vehicles
such as campers and trailers.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news
source... for updates on this storm. Or visit our web site at
www.Weather.Gov/Hanford.
Sanger
Visalia, CA
Current Conditions
52 °F
Overcast
Updated — 6:53 AM PST on February 11, 2012
Local Radar
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Visalia
73 °F - Clear -
Hanford
52 °F - Overcast
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Porterville
48 °F - Overcast
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Lemoore NAS
53 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Southeastern San Joaquin Valley (93277)
Saturday
 Chance of Rain
H 59° / L 43°
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Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 58° / L 43°
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Monday
Chance of Rain
H 58° / L 36°
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Tuesday
Chance of Rain
H 54° / L 38°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 58° / L 36°
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Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Chance of showers 20 percent. Cooler. Highs 58 to 63. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. Southeast winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
Mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 62. South winds up to 10 mph in the morning shifting to the northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 42 to 47. North winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs 57 to 62. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows 35 to 41.
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 53 to 59.
Tuesday Night through FridayPartly cloudy. Lows 36 to 43. Highs 58 to 68.
Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 43. Highs 58 to 68.
Statement as of 3:00 am PST on February 11, 2012
Special Statement
