Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	WNW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 03:00 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Leavitt Meadows CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 03:27am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 03:27am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Clear
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. 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 nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 4. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 3. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.