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

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 12:00 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

This Afternoon
High: 38 °F⇓
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Snow after 10pm. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 8. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 28. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.