Weather Alerts For Mineral King, CA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 225 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- Including the cities of Johnsondale, Hume Lake, Lodgepole, Giant Forest, and Grant Grove 225 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. 2 to 4 feet of accumulated snowfall above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grant Grove Area, Sequoia NP, and South End of the Upper Sierra. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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. &&