Cold weather advisory for Yosemite for Friday and Saturday — temperatures to drop to 10
Yosemite is the focus of a cold weather advisory issued at 4:14 a.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is valid from Friday 4 a.m. until Saturday Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.
The NWS Hanford CA states to be ready for, “Low temperatures of zero to ten degrees above 6,000 feet of the Sierra Nevada. Low temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees in the Sierra Nevada below 6,000 feet into the adjacent foothills.”
“Frostbite possible on unprotected skin. Wind chills reaching well below zero degrees on Friday morning,” according to the NWS. “Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.”
The full list of affected locations includes:
- Yosemite
- Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra
- Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra
- South End of the Lower Sierra
- San Joaquin River Canyon
- Upper San Joaquin River
- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge
- Kings Canyon NP
- Grant Grove area
- Sequoia NP
- South End of the Upper Sierra
Understanding cold weather alerts
Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.
Extreme cold warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring. If you are in an area with an extreme cold warning, avoid going outside. If you have to go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination.
Extreme cold watch: Be Prepared. An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible. As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.
For more local weather alerts, visit our Weather Advisory page