Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Tioga Pass CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 25. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 25. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.79°N 119.35°W (Elev. 10384 ft)
1:57 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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