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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 >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yosemite Valley CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 25. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 24. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow before 4am, then rain between 4am and 5am, then rain and snow after 5am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Low around 34. Wind chill values as low as 27. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow before 9am, then rain between 9am and 10am, then rain and snow after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 25. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 24. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow before 4am, then rain between 4am and 5am, then rain and snow after 5am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Low around 34. Wind chill values as low as 27. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow before 9am, then rain between 9am and 10am, then rain and snow after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Yosemite Valley CA
 37.73°N 119.59°W (Elev. 6886 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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