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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

Lat: 37.74972°NLon: 119.58944°WElev: 4022.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.05°N 119.72°W (Elev. 7589 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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