Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	WNW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 03:00 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 03:17am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 03:17am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 14 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 2. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 7. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.