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 until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

Lat: 37.74972°NLon: 119.58944°WElev: 4022.0ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	21 Apr 10:15 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 10:30pm until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 10:30pm until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

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 15. Wind chill values as low as 6. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 6. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 6. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.