* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada south of Yosemite NP for elevations above
7,000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 7,000 to 8,000 feet
Tuesday 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 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, Indian Wells
Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin,
and Tehachapi.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

* 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...From 4 PM Tuesday to 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.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5,
Coalinga - Avenal, South End San Joaquin Valley, West Side
Mountains South of 198, and West Side Mountains north of 198.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 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.

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

* WHERE...Much of Central California.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.

* 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.