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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

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain after 10pm. Low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain after 10pm. Low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.95°N 119.78°W (Elev. 3980 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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