Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 02:51 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 03:11am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 12, 03:11am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 20. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow between 11am and 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 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow between 11am and 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 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Yosemite CA
 37.58°N 119.38°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
2:56 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
3am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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