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 >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 07:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 1am, then rain and snow showers after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 1am, then rain and snow showers after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Yosemite CA
 37.74°N 119.51°W (Elev. 6309 ft)
6:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
7pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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