Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:53pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:53pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Calm wind.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Yosemite CA
 37.81°N 119.52°W (Elev. 7851 ft)
12:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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