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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

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
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values as low as 14. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values as low as 14. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Tioga Pass CA
 38.02°N 119.48°W (Elev. 9400 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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