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 in effect from April 21, 02:00 AM PDT 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	E 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	21 Apr 05:51 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 2am, then snow likely after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow, mainly before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 23. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.