Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles N Yosemite CA

Flood Watch December 25, 03:05am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:05am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 03:05am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:05am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 7. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 7. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles N Yosemite CA
 38°N 119.57°W (Elev. 8629 ft)
2:57 am PST Dec 25, 2025
3am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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