... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PST this
evening...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PST this
evening for the southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings
Canyon.
* Snow accumulations: 5 to 8 inches above 6000 feet... and 2 to
5 inches above 4000 feet.
* Elevation: the snow level be around 4000 feet today and to
around 3000 feet tonight.
* Timing: the snow will begin tapering off this evening.
* Locations include: Shaver Lake... Yosemite Valley... Shaver
Lake.
* Winds: gusts to around 45 mph may cause blowing and drifting
of snow.
* Impacts: snow may make some mountain roads impassible. Expect
delays and Road closures. Snow laden branches could break
loose from trees.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause
travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited
visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Andersen
Weather.Gov/Hanford
Yosemite National Park, CA
Current Conditions
49 °F
Light Rain
Updated — 4:53 AM PST on February 13, 2012
Local Radar
Forecast for Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon (95389)
Monday
 Snow Showers
H 34° / L 27°
|
Tuesday
 Chance of Snow
H 38° / L 32°
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Wednesday
Chance of Snow
H 40° / L 29°
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Thursday
 Partly Cloudy
H 47° / L 31°
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Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 50° / L 31°
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Snow showers. Windy. Snow accumulation up to 7 inches. Total snow accumulation up to 9 inches. Highs 35 to 42 at 5000 feet...27 to 37 at 8000 feet. South winds around 25 mph in the morning. Gusts up to 50 mph. Over higher elevations... southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Breezy...colder. Lows 22 to 32 at 5000 feet...11 to 21 at 8000 feet. Over higher elevations...north winds around 25 mph after midnight.
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers...a 30 percent chance of snow showers near the crest. Breezy. Highs 35 to 43 at 5000 feet...27 to 37 at 8000 feet. Over higher elevations...north winds around 25 mph in the morning.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 29 to 37 at 5000 feet...17 to 27 at 8000 feet.
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 43 at 5000 feet...28 to 38 at 8000 feet.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Breezy. Lows 26 to 36 at 5000 feet...14 to 24 at 8000 feet.
Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55 at 5000 feet...40 to 50 at 8000 feet. Lows 27 to 37 at 5000 feet... 15 to 25 at 8000 feet.
Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55 at 5000 feet...40 to 50 at 8000 feet. Lows 27 to 37 at 5000 feet... 15 to 25 at 8000 feet.
Statement as of 3:39 am PST on February 13, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
