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 >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA

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

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 10pm.  Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 13. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °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 27. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 27 °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 27. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 10pm. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 13. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 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 27. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 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 27. South southwest wind around 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 16. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. 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 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA
 38.01°N 119.51°W (Elev. 8615 ft)
12:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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