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

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

Lat: 37.87639°NLon: 119.34806°WElev: 8654.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Yosemite CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 15. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 15. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Yosemite CA
 37.75°N 119.31°W (Elev. 11988 ft)
9:57 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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