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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 07:15 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW Yosemite Valley CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 31 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 34. Wind chill values as low as 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet. Temperature falling to around 34 by 10am. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.