Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Yosemite CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm.  Snow level 9800 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 18. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. 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 90%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Snow level 9800 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 18. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. 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 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Yosemite CA
 37.82°N 119.44°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
1:57 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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