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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

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Yosemite Valley CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 30. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 30. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.8°N 119.86°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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