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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSE Yosemite CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 13. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 13. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 13. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 13. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSE Yosemite CA
 37.53°N 119.37°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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