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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

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 01:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Yosemite Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 43. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.94°N 119.72°W (Elev. 4042 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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