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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

41°F

5°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 11:15 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Yosemite CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Monday
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as 6. South wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 6. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 24. Wind chill values as low as 3. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 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 21. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 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 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph.