A cold low pressure system dropped southeast out of the Gulf of Alaska on during the morning of November 26 and dropped southward to the Pacific Northwest coast by the afternoon of the 26th. The low continued to drop southward off the California coast during the morning of November 27 spreading widespread precipitation into central California which continued through the late morning of November 28 which being Thanksgiving Day the storm adversely impacted holiday travel as several major roads were impacted. As this system was a cold storm, snow levels were between 2000 and 2500 feet with widespread accumulating snow taking place across the southern Sierra foothills where many locations above 2500 feet picked up between 5 and 10 inches of snow and the Kern County Deserts where several which picked up between 3 and 8 inches at most locations. Much of the higher Sierra above 7000 feet picked up between 18 and 36 inches of new snow. Most of the San Joaquin Valley picked up between a quarter and half an inch of rain while a few locations which were impacted by thunderstorms picked up close to an inch of rainfall. The most noticeable impacts from this storm were closures of Interstate 5 between Grapevine and Tajon Pass and State Route 58 in the Tehachapi area due to heavy snowfall and several accidents. In addition to the widespread precipitation and low elevation snowfall, thunderstorms produced locally heavier rainfall and small hail across the San Joaquin Valley during the afternoon and early evenings of both days.

Heavy Snow in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in California City (2405 feet) of an estimated 7 inches of new snow.

High Wind in WEST SIDE HILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-NOV-19 23:13:00 to 26-NOV-19 23:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Twisselman RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in FORT TEJON, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 03:13:00 to 27-NOV-19 03:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Grapevine Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Heavy Snow in FORT TEJON, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol closed Interstate 5 in both directions between Grapevine and Tajon Pass during the early morning of November 28 due to heavy snowfall and multiple accidents. Interstate 5 remained closed until the afternoon of November 28. Several other roads in the Fort Tejon, Frazier Park and Pine Mountain Club areas were also closed for periods of time on November 27 and November 28.

Funnel Cloud in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 11:19:00 to 27-NOV-19 11:24:00 (PST-8)
Location: PATTERSON TRACT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several photos and a video were posted of a cold air funnel cloud northeast of Goshen.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Charlotte Lake SNOTEL (10400 feet) picked up an estimated 30 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tulare County emergency manager reported M107 and M50 were closed due to heavy snowfall.

Funnel Cloud in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 15:53:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:58:00 (PST-8)
Location: DINUBA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Fresno Television Station reported a funnel cloud over Dinuba.

Heavy Snow in NORTH KINGS RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Blackcap Basin SNOTEL (10300 feet) picked up an estimated 28 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The State Lakes SNOTEL (10300 feet) picked up an estimated 49 inches of new snow.

Funnel Cloud in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 28-NOV-19 13:35:00 to 28-NOV-19 13:40:00 (PST-8)
Location: EL NIDO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video posted on twitter showed a funnel cloud over El Nido.

Heavy Snow in NORTH KINGS RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Volcanic Knob SNOTEL (10050 feet) picked up an estimated 26 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH KINGS RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The West Woodchuck Meadow SNOTEL (9100 feet) picked up an estimated 37 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 27 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Devils Post Pile SNOTEL (8004 feet) picked up an estimated 29 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Green Mountain SNOTEL (7900 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7050 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH KINGS RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Huntington Lake SNOTEL (7000 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Graveyard Meadow SNOTEL (6950 feet) picked up an estimated 15 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH KINGS RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Poison Ridge SNOTEL (6900 feet) picked up an estimated 24 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Lower Kibbie Ridge SNOTEL (6700 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Upper Tyndall Creek SNOTEL (11400 feet) picked up an estimated 21 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Crabtree Meadow SNOTEL (10700 feet) picked up an estimated 27 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pascoes SNOTEL (9150 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Troy Meadow SNOTEL (7800 feet) picked up an estimated 26 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Beach Meadows SNOTEL (7650 feet) picked up an estimated 18 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Big Meadows SNOTEL (7600 feet) picked up an estimated 29 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA KINGS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Giant Forest SNOTEL (6650 feet) picked up an estimated 15 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in Fish Camp (5062 feet) of an estimated 16 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report 4N Oakhurst (2500 feet) of an estimated 10 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in Bear Valley Springs (5700 feet) of an estimated 11 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in Stallion Springs (3783 feet) of an estimated 9 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in South Lake (2887 feet) of an estimated 8 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report in Weldon (2654 feet) of an estimated 11 inches of new snow.