Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Yosemite CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:27pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:27pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Yosemite CA
 37.85°N 119.56°W (Elev. 8376 ft)
2:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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