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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 24, 03:55am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 03:55am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 03:55am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 03:55am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values as low as 16. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values as low as 16. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 19. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Yosemite CA
 37.92°N 119.52°W (Elev. 8478 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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