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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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Oakhurst CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °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. South wind 5 to 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 31. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 27. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one 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. South wind 5 to 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 31. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 27. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. 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, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Oakhurst CA
 37.5°N 119.62°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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