Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 08:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  Temperature falling to around 41 by 9am. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 41 by 9am. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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8 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.64°N 119.71°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
8:57 am PST Dec 31, 2025
9am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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