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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers between 7am and noon, then snow showers after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • 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 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers between 7am and noon, then snow showers after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 32. Wind chill values as low as 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 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 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 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 27. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA
 37.55°N 119.55°W (Elev. 7425 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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