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.

34°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 02:15 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 02:55am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 02:55am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 22 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 32 °F
Cold
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as 3. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 3. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 2. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. 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 and cold, with a high near 27. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.