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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. 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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 04:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 13. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8300 feet. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 13. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Yosemite CA
 37.81°N 119.52°W (Elev. 7851 ft)
Last Update:
4:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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