* WHAT...Heavy snow. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 4 to 7 feet of
accumulation.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy Snow Load on roofs.

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 expected and will make travel treacherous
and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to
impossible.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes.

Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 7,000 to 8,000 feet
through Wednesday evening, lowering to 6,000 feet by Christmas Day.

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.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera
Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Merced - Madera -
Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, and Yosemite Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5,
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal,
Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis,
Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove
Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells
Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon
NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced -
Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute
Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End
San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the
Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin
Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side
Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West
Side of Fresno and Kings Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood
with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.