After a significant dry period of 45 straight dry days across most of the central California interior. A low pressure system pushed inland over northern California on November 21 and brought a period of generally light to moderate precipitation to the area from the afternoon of November 21 through the morning of November 22 as an associated cold front pushed southward through central California. The precipitation fell mainly in the form of snow above 7000 feet resulting in this system being the first significant winter storm of the season for the higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada where 8 to 16 inches of snow fell. Much of the San Joaquin Valley picked up between a quarter to three quarters of an inch of an inch of rainfall after going totally dry for a month and a half. There were several reports of nuisance flooding although damage was minimal.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7147 feet) picked up an estimated 11 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Crabtree Meadow SNOTEL (10700 feet) picked up an estimated 11 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pascoes SNOTEL (9652 feet) picked up an estimated 7 inches of new snowfall.

Flood in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 19:32:00 to 21-NOV-18 21:02:00 (PST-8)
Location: THE FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of a tree blocking the entire roadway of Mountain Lakes Road just north of the intersection of Road 423. The fallen tree likely occurred due to rainfall.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 20:19:00 to 21-NOV-18 21:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: (FCH) CHANDLER AF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported the left lane flooded on State Route 180 near the Fulton Street off-ramp.

Flood in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 21:51:00 to 21-NOV-18 23:21:00 (PST-8)
Location: USONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a fallen tree blocking both lanes on Usona Road near Indian Peak Road. The fallen tree was likely due to rainfall.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Tioga Pass SNOTEL (9972 feet) picked up an estimated 13 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7200 feet) picked up an estimated 15 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Hockett Meadows SNOTEL (8600 feet) picked up an estimated 8 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Blackrock SNOTEL (8114 feet) picked up an estimated 16 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Hossack Meadow SNOTEL (7162 feet) picked up an estimated 8 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 16:00:00 to 22-NOV-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Beartrap SNOTEL (6811 feet) picked up an estimated 10 inches of new snowfall.

Flood in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-NOV-18 19:17:00 to 21-NOV-18 20:47:00 (PST-8)
Location: THE PINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported four trees fell onto Road 222 near Road 426 south of Bass Lake, likely due to rainfall.