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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Tioga Pass CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow.  High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Tioga Pass CA
 38.01°N 119.4°W (Elev. 9741 ft)
8:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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