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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.7°N 119.67°W (Elev. 7254 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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