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.

44°F

7°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Jan 04:15 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 21 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 25 °F
Snow and
Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Showers
and Windy
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
then Heavy
Snow
Monday
High: 17 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow showers after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 21. Wind chill values as low as 2. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly between 10pm 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 25 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 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.