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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 11. Calm wind.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 11. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Yosemite CA
 37.71°N 119.41°W (Elev. 9416 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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