Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 12:00 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 12:15am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 12:15am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 29 °F
Cold
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.