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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Yosemite Valley CA
 37.73°N 119.73°W (Elev. 5180 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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