Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

Flood Watch December 25, 05:43am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:43am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 05:43am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:43am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.87°N 119.37°W (Elev. 8661 ft)
4:56 am PST Dec 25, 2025
5am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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