Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Yosemite CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely after 10am.  Snow level 9700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 9600 feet. Low around 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely after 10am. Snow level 9700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 9600 feet. Low around 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Yosemite CA
 37.71°N 119.41°W (Elev. 9416 ft)
7:57 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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