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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

42°F

6°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 10:15 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Yosemite CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely after 10pm, becoming all rain after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 43. 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%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.