Winter storm warning affecting Yosemite from Monday to Wednesday

'Winter-like storm’ coming to Southern California this week, NWS says

The National Weather Service is advising SoCal residents that a “winter-like storm system” will make its way to the region this week.  The storm system is set to arrive late Monday and hover over the area until early Wednesday, NWS says. “Expect widespread light to moderate rain with potential for locally heavy showers and thunderstorms, and gusty winds,” the NWS area forecast discussion synopsis as of early Sunday morning indicates.  Much of th…

Winter storm warning affecting Yosemite from Monday to Wednesday

Yosemite is under a winter storm warning which was released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:59 a.m. The warning is valid from Monday 11 a.m. until Wednesday Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA states to be ready for, “Snow levels 6000 – 7000 feet. Heavy snow possible above these levels with total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches.” “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very diff…