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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 10:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Yosemite Valley CA

Flood Watch December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as 16. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers before 3am, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as 16. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.8°N 119.86°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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