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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

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tioga Pass CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: 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 12. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
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 12. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Tioga Pass CA
 37.91°N 119.26°W (Elev. 10449 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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