35°22'N / 119°1'W / Altitude 123 m / 20:32 2026/04/08, America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7)
From: 2026/04/08, 14:50
To: 2026/04/09, 03:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow impacting travel and outdoor activities possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Kern
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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.
NWS Hanford CA
2026/04/08, 14:50
From: 2026/04/08, 17:33
To: 2026/04/09, 02:00
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395.
KernWinds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.NWS Hanford CA2026/04/08, 17:33