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.

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 06:00 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 07:05am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 07:05am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 43 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of snow, mainly before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 4. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 8. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 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 37. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

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 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 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.