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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

Lat: 37.53447°NLon: 119.64497°WElev: 4309.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 43. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 33. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 30. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 43. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 33. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 30. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Oakhurst CA
 37.47°N 119.64°W (Elev. 5108 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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