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 >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning April 22, 04:30am until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 22, 04:30am until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 15 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 19. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph 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 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 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 14. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. 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 18. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Conway Summit CA
 38.09°N 119.47°W (Elev. 10190 ft)
3:56 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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