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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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Yosemite Valley CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 29. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New 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 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 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. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °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. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 after midnight.

    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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 29. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers between 7am and 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 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. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 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. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 after midnight.
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. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. 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 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Yosemite Valley CA
 37.59°N 119.61°W (Elev. 7543 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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