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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

DEVILS POST PILE RAWS NEAR MAMMOTH LAKES 6WSW DPO (DPPC1)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 119.09333°WElev: 8024.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Yosemite CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F⇓

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 12. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °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 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.

    High: 26 °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 18. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 10pm. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 12. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 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, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 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 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 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 18. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Yosemite CA
 37.66°N 119.31°W (Elev. 10085 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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