Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from April 21, 02:00 AM PDT until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

45°F

7°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	21 Apr 02:15 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers before 2am, then snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow, mainly before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 17. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.