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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

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 12. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 11. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    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 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 10pm. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 12. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 11. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 31. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 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 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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 12. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Yosemite CA
 37.8°N 119.43°W (Elev. 9354 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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