Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 01:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Leavitt Meadows CA

Flood Watch December 24, 02:09am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 02:09am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 02:09am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 02:09am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °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 27. East wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 7am, then snow showers after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 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 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. East wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Leavitt Meadows CA
 38.08°N 119.53°W (Elev. 9701 ft)
1:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
2am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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