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 >

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA

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

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 17. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow after 10pm.  Low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 32 °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 26. 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 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °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 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 29 °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 23. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 17. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Snow after 10pm. Low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 32. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. 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 4 to 8 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 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 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 23. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA
 37.62°N 119.54°W (Elev. 9058 ft)
12:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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