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.

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

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Extended Forecast for

18 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
High: 32 °F⇓
Cold
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

Snow after 10pm. Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 28. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 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 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 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 18. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 10 to 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 15. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. 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 16. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.