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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.72°N 119.64°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
8:56 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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