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National Weather Service:
Special Statement

Current Conditions
Updated:
Rain Yosemite National Park: 45°
 Rain
Wind: 7 mph from the West
Dew Point: 37 °F
Pressure:  in
Heat Index: 45 °F
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: -
Local Radar
Local Satellite
5 Day Forecast for Yosemite National Park
Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Snow Showers Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy
Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Snow Showers Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy
47° | 31° 47° | 31° 40° | 27° 40° | 29° 40° | 29°
Forecast as of 2:32 PM PST on February 11, 2012

Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy...a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Near the crest... mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 26 to 36 at 5000 feet...13 to 23 at 8000 feet.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 52 at 5000 feet...36 to 44 at 8000 feet.
Sunday Night
Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening... then snow and rain likely after midnight. Near the crest...a 50 percent chance of snow. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows 28 to 38 at 5000 feet...16 to 26 at 8000 feet.
Monday
Snow showers. Breezy. Snow accumulation up to 6 inches. Total snow accumulation up to 8 inches. Highs 36 to 43 at 5000 feet...28 to 38 at 8000 feet. Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph over higher elevations.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 26 to 34 at 5000 feet...14 to 24 at 8000 feet. Northwest winds around 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph over higher elevations.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 43 at 5000 feet...27 to 37 at 8000 feet.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows 24 to 33 at 5000 feet...11 to 21 at 8000 feet.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 36 to 44 at 5000 feet...28 to 38 at 8000 feet.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 25 to 35 at 5000 feet...13 to 23 at 8000 feet.
Thursday through Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs 46 to 56 at 5000 feet...40 to 50 at 8000 feet. Lows 26 to 36 at 5000 feet... 14 to 24 at 8000 feet.
Friday Night and Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Lows 27 to 37 at 5000 feet...15 to 25 at 8000 feet. Highs 47 to 55 at 5000 feet... 41 to 49 at 8000 feet.
Astronomy
Sunrise:06:52 AM (PST) Moon Rise:10:19 PM (PST)
Sunset:05:32 PM (PST) Moon Set:08:44 AM (PST)
Moon Phase
Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 29 Mar. 08
Special Statement
Statement as of 2:52 PM PST on February 11, 2012

... Storm to reach the central California interior Monday...

A Pacific storm will spread rain and mountain snow across the
central California interior Monday... with gusty winds over the Kern
County mountains and deserts Monday afternoon and evening.

A very cold airmass is associated with this storm... and snow levels
will drop rapidly Monday. The snow level at Yosemite will be around
4000 feet Monday... dropping to around 3000 feet by Tuesday morning.
Snow levels will be higher to the south... but are expected to lower
to around 4000 feet in the Tehachapi Mountains by late Monday.

Although there is some uncertainty as to expected rainfall and
snowfall amounts... computer models forecast up to a half inch of
rain on the San Joaquin Valley floor for Monday and Monday night. In
the southern Sierra Nevada... snowfall accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
will be possible over the high country. Light accumulations could
fall on the Grapevine and Tehachapi Pass.

The storm also will bring gusty winds to the Kern County mountains
and deserts. Gusts up to 45 mph will be possible over the ridges and
through and below favored passes and canyons... especially Monday
afternoon and evening.

People planning travel into the southern Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi
Mountains Monday and Monday night should be prepared for winter
driving conditions. Carry chains... warm clothing... water and non
perishable food. Allow extra travel time and be prepared for delays
or Road closures. The gusty winds may make travel in the Kern County
mountains and deserts difficult at times for high profile vehicles
such as campers and trailers.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news
source... for updates on this storm. Or visit our web site at
www.Weather.Gov/Hanford.


Dch


300 am PST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Storm to reach the central California interior Monday...

A Pacific storm will spread rain and mountain snow across the
central California interior Monday... with gusty winds over the Kern
County mountains and deserts Monday afternoon and evening.

A very cold airmass is associated with this storm... and snow levels
will drop rapidly Monday. The snow level at Yosemite will be around
4000 feet Monday... dropping to 3500 feet by Tuesday morning. Snow
levels will be higher to the south... but are expected to lower to
around 4000 feet in the Tehachapi Mountains by late Monday.

Although there is some uncertainty as to expected rainfall and
snowfall amounts... computer models forecast up to a half inch of
rain on the San Joaquin Valley floor for Monday and Monday night. In
the southern Sierra Nevada... snowfall accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
will be possible over the high country. Light accumulations could
fall on the Grapevine and Tehachapi Pass.

The storm also will bring gusty winds to the Kern County mountains
and deserts. Gusts up to 45 mph will be possible over the ridges and
through and below favored passes and canyons... especially Monday
afternoon and evening.

People planning travel into the southern Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi
Mountains Monday and Monday night should be prepared for winter
driving conditions. Carry chains... warm clothing... water and non
perishable food. Allow extra travel time and be prepared for delays
or Road closures. The gusty winds may make travel in the Kern County
mountains and deserts difficult at times for high profile vehicles
such as campers and trailers.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news
source... for updates on this storm. Or visit our web site at
www.Weather.Gov/Hanford.


Sanger
 

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