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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 11:51am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 11:51am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 11:51am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 11:51am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5400 feet. High near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Yosemite CA
 37.76°N 119.54°W (Elev. 4459 ft)
10:56 am PST Dec 24, 2025
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