* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. 6 to 12 inches of snow above 6,000
feet. Up to 2 feet at the higher elevations. Winds could gust as
high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning and evening commutes.

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.

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Buena Vista, Coalinga - Avenal, Los Banos - Dos Palos,
West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of
198, and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM 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.