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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

41°F

5°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 10:15 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Yosemite Valley CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 40 °F⇓
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 30. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Snow after 10pm. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 22. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 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 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.