Yosemite West, California Weather
Yosemite West, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Yosemite West, Mariposa County.
Full aviation weather for Yosemite West is published on the Mariposa Yosemite Airport (KMPI) page, 32 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Conditions reported at KMPI describe the airfield itself. Weather 32 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Yosemite West specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Yosemite West.
About Yosemite West, California
Yosemite West unfolds as a high-altitude haven, its landscape sculpted by the ancient forces of granite and time. It lies 48.2 miles east-north-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of Yosemite Valley. Here, the air carries the crisp, resinous scent of ponderosa pine and incense cedar, a constant reminder of the surrounding Sierra Nevada forest. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, lending a dappled, ethereal quality to the undergrowth of ferns and manzanita. The terrain is a study in contrasts, with gentle slopes giving way to steeper inclines that hint at the grander, more imposing peaks that guard the horizon. A quietude prevails, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures or the distant murmur of a hidden creek. The origins of Yosemite West are deeply entwined with the gateway it provides to the famed national park, its economy historically tethered to the ebb and flow of tourism. Generations of families have found their livelihood here, offering lodging, guiding services, and provisions to those drawn by the majestic granite walls and sequoia groves. This connection to a protected natural wonder imbues Yosemite West with a distinct character, a place where the rhythms of the seasons and the grandeur of nature dictate the pace of everyday life. While the broader region has seen shifts in its economic base over the decades, the allure of the wilderness remains the enduring thread, a silent promise of adventure and natural splendor that draws visitors and residents alike.
Live animated radar for Yosemite West and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Yosemite West, Mariposa County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.64743°N, 119.718501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95389 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Yosemite West, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Yosemite West, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Yosemite West includes coordinates 37.647430°N, 119.718501°W, situated in Mariposa County. ZIP code 95389. Telephone area code: 408, 669. Timezone: Pacific Time.
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
