Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 06:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 06:59am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 12, 06:59am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Tioga Pass CA
 37.89°N 119.23°W (Elev. 11427 ft)
6:56 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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