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

13 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:23pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:23pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 21 by 2pm. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Temperature falling to around 21 by 2pm. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 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 29. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.86°N 119.79°W (Elev. 6516 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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