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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
223 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

CAZ323-326>328-330-331-336-201830-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WW.Y.0010.251120T1800Z-251121T1800Z/
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser
to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP-South End of the
Upper Sierra-Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Wawona, Lodgepole, Huntington Lake, Cedar
Grove, Shaver Lake, Florence Lake, Lake Wishon, Tuolumne Meadows,
Frazier Park, Johnsondale, Devils Postpile, Lake Thomas Edison,
and Giant Forest
223 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10
AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. For the central and southern Sierra Nevada:
  Total snow accumulations 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting to 35 mph.
  For Pine Mountain Club and Mount Pinos: Total snow accumulations 2
  to 5 inches. Winds gusting to 25 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and
  Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

SM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
206 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

CAZ519-521-202300-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.251120T1800Z-251121T1600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal, Aspendell, Bristlecone
Pine, and Westgard Pass
206 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
  inches above 6000 feet; between 5 and 10 inches above 8000 feet;
  between 8 and 12 inches above 9500 feet.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, and Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along
  State Route 168 toward Aspendell and through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for
road information.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
206 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

NVZ018-202300-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.251120T2100Z-251121T1600Z/
Sheep Range-
Including the cities of Hayford Pk
206 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8
AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches above 6000 feet; between 5 and 8 inches above 8000 feet.

* WHERE...Sheep Range.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road
information.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

CAZ073-210030-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0018.251120T1500Z-251121T1500Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Coleville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and
Lee Vining
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches between 6000 and
  7000 feet. Above 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
  with 12 to 18 inches possible along the highest peaks. Winds
  gusting as high as 80 mph along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

NVZ001-210030-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0018.251120T1500Z-251121T1500Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Schurz, Yerington, Mina, Smith Valley,
and Hawthorne
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches between 6000 and
  7000 feet. Above 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  with up to a foot along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high
  as 60 mph along the highest peaks.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  The greatest impacts from this storm will be on passes such as
  Anchorite on Nevada Highway 359 and Montgomery on US Highway 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CJ


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ531-201845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ540-201845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.251120T1100Z-251122T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ545-201845-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1700Z-251121T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ571-201845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T0500Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-201300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0020.251121T0000Z-251125T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking
  waves of 13 to 18 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
  in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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