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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

42°F

6°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 10:15 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Yosemite Valley CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 23. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 5 mph.