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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

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Yosemite Valley CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 24. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow after 10pm. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • 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 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 24. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow after 10pm. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 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 34. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 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 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.65°N 119.66°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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