Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Yosemite Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 03:26pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 03:26pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 03:26pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 03:26pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Steady temperature around 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 49. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 55. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 49. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.68°N 119.78°W (Elev. 2205 ft)
2:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
3pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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