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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

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles N Yosemite CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    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 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow after 10pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 29. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 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 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 12. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles N Yosemite CA
 38°N 119.57°W (Elev. 8629 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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