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.

41°F

5°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 11:15 PM PST

More Information:

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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
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

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

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 25 early. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Rain and snow after 10pm, becoming all rain after midnight. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 42. 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, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 5 mph.