Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

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

33°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	ESE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 03:51 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 04:44am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 04:44am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 4. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 7. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.