Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 9. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 17. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 8. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 9. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery, with an east northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Yosemite CA
 37.85°N 119.5°W (Elev. 10220 ft)
11:57 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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