Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Yosemite Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow showers likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 7am, then snow likely after 7am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 20. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow showers likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 7am, then snow likely after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Yosemite Valley CA
 37.65°N 119.66°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
3:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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