Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

Lat: 37.74972°NLon: 119.58944°WElev: 4022.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6100 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers between 10pm and 3am, then snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers between 10pm and 3am, then snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Point Forecast:
Yosemite CA
 37.76°N 119.51°W (Elev. 6122 ft)
4:56 am PST Dec 25, 2025
5am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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