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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:42pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:42pm until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then snow showers after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 12. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 15. 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: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 30 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then snow showers after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 12. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. 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 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.87°N 119.37°W (Elev. 8661 ft)
11:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
12pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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