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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:51pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:51pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 06:51pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:51pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Calm wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values as low as 18. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.77°N 119.65°W (Elev. 8133 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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