Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 12:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Tioga Pass CA

Flood Watch December 26, 01:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:01am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 26, 01:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:01am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am.  Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 3. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear and
    Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny and
    Blustery then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 5. Windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 3. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 21. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Tioga Pass CA
 37.83°N 119.36°W (Elev. 10650 ft)
12:57 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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