It's often lovely to visit Yosemite at this time of year...but be careful. Here's the latest on the storm:
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 1 2019
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Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills-
Tulare County Foothills-
Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
Tulare County Mountains-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley,
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers,
Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison,
Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Camp Nelson,
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 1 2019
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills, Sierra
Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon, Tulare County Foothills,
and Tulare County Mountains.
* From 10 PM PST this evening through Saturday evening.
* Heavy rain totaling from 2 to as much as 4 inches may lead to
excessive runoff, rising water levels on area rivers and
streams and a threat of flash flooding. Additionally, mud
slides, rock slides and debris flows are possible in some
locations, especially in the vicinity of the Ferguson,
Railroad and Pier burn scars. Some roads may become closed,
impassable, or washed out.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. If you live in a flood
prone area, this would be a good time to review an emergency
escape plan in the event high water or a debris flow threatens
your home.