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 >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

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

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers likely after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers likely after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 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. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.87°N 119.37°W (Elev. 8661 ft)
7:57 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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