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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YOSEMITE VALLEY NEAR YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1NNW YYV (YYVC1)

Lat: 37.74972° N Lon: 119.58944° W Elev: 4022.0 ft.

45°F

7°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 04:15 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Yosemite Valley

Today

Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the late morning and afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible early in the morning. Highs 44 to 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tonight

Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows 31 to 39. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Christmas Day

Rain showers and snow in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 14 inches. Highs 39 to 45. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Thursday Night

Rain showers and snow showers. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 29 to 37. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Friday

Rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulations. Snow level 5100 feet. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Friday Night

Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely in the evening, then chance of snow and rain after midnight. Light snow accumulations. Lows 21 to 31. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow and rain. Highs 38 to 46.

Saturday Night And Sunday

Mostly clear. Lows 23 to 33. Highs 43 to 51.

Sunday Night And Monday

Mostly clear. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 48 to 56.

Monday Night And Tuesday

Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 51 to 59.