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 >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

Lat: 37.87639°NLon: 119.34806°WElev: 8654.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 01:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Tioga Pass CA

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

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow showers between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow showers between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 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 27. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West northwest wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.79°N 119.35°W (Elev. 10384 ft)
3:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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