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 >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -24°F (-31°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 08:57pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 08:57pm until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 9. South southwest 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: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 25. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 9. South southwest 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.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA
 37.97°N 119.47°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
7:57 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
8pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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