A very cold Pacific Storm system dropped out of the Gulf of Alaska on February 3 and slowly moved across the regions on February 4 and 5. This system brought moderate to heavy precipitation to portions of the San Joaquin Valley on February 4 and heavy snow to elevations as low as 2000 feet in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills on February 4 and 5. Between 4 and 6 feet of new snow fell above 5000 feet in the Southern Sierra Nevada.  The heavy wet snow also resulted in numerous power outages affecting close to 20300 customers in the Mariposa and Yosemite Park areas. Additionally, all roads leading into Yosemite National Park (including State Routes 120, 140 and 41) were closed due to heavy snowfall. Several other roads had chain requirements above 2000 feet. Several school districts in the southern Sierra foothills closed for the day on February 5 due to roads being close to impassible as a result of heavy snowfall.

Flood in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 06:26:00 to 14-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: EL NIDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall in the area, the Mariposa Creek Reservoir released 1000 CFS which caused State Route 59 to close between Sandy Mush Road and Mission Ave. as runoff came close to covering the road. This prompted the issuance of an Aerial Flood Advisory for the aforementioned area. The road was opened during the morning of February 14 after levee repairs were made.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 11:32:00 to 04-FEB-19 11:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Blue Max RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 08:33:00 to 04-FEB-19 08:33:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Inyokern reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Funnel Cloud in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 13:05:00 to 04-FEB-19 13:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: LONDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports of a funnel cloud between Dinuba and Visalia.

Funnel Cloud in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 13:33:00 to 04-FEB-19 13:38:00 (PST-8)
Location: MADERA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports of a funnel cloud in Madera.

Funnel Cloud in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 04-FEB-19 16:05:00 (PST-8)
Location: BALCH CAMP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Reports and pictures posted on Facebook of a rotating and lowering funnel cloud west of Balch Camp. A tornado warning had been previously issued on this storm.

Funnel Cloud in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 05-FEB-19 13:45:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: PATTERSON TRACT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photos and reports on Twitter of a funnel cloud 4 miles NE of Goshen.

Flood in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 16:30:00 to 05-FEB-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DUCOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tulare County Emergency Manager reported Road 236 was closed for flooding between Ducor and Terra Bella.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Tuolumne Meadows (8600 feet) measured 38.0 inches of new snowfall between the morning of February 4 and the morning of February 5.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Tioga Pass (9945 feet) measured 28.4 inches of new snowfall between the morning of February 4 and the morning of February 5.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

White Wolf (8000 feet) measured 25.4 inches of new snowfall between the morning of February 4 and the morning of February 5.

Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fish Camp (4980 feet) measured 48.0 inches of new snowfall between the morning of February 4 and the morning of February 5.

Heavy Snow in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Lodgepole (6729 feet) measured 18.5 inches of new snowfall between the morning of February 4 and the morning of February 5.