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

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 04:00 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Yosemite CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 32 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 18. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Snow before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 22. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.