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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:29am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:29am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 05:29am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:29am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • 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 32. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 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 32. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Yosemite CA
 37.84°N 119.44°W (Elev. 8501 ft)
4:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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