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.

43°F

6°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 08:15 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE 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
Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. Steady temperature around 30. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 13. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.