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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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Yosemite CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • 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. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 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 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 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 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Yosemite CA
 37.75°N 119.48°W (Elev. 7333 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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