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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

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

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Yosemite CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 39 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 17. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Snow after 10pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 19. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind around 5 mph.