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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 91%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yosemite CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow after 10pm, becoming all rain after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely between 1am and 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then 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 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °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 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °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 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow after 10pm, becoming all rain after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely between 1am and 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 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 27. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. 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 21. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Yosemite CA
 37.74°N 119.53°W (Elev. 6365 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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