Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

32°F

0°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 10:15 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:51am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:51am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 19 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 4 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. 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 11 to 17 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.