Water Temperature of the Merced River in Yosemite Valley, CA

Current Water Temperature

38.5°F

Measurement Time: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 AM PST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Happy Isles Bridge; Yosemite National Park

Merced River

Station Name: MERCED R A HAPPY ISLES BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,095 feet

Nearest Address:
Happy Isle Loop Rd
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Mariposa County

GPS Coordinates: 37.73131496, -119.5590514

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Weather for Yosemite Valley, California

Current Weather

41°F
Overcast
Overcast
39.8°F
45°F
45%
SW 2.7 mph
3.6 mph
44.7°F
28.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1025 mbar
2.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Mon
H: 47°F
L: 30°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 39°F
L: 28°F
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
Wed
H: 30°F
L: 25°F
Patchy moderate snow
Thu
H: 34°F
L: 13°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 37°F
L: 21°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.15 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 10:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:19 AM - 7:49 AM
1:38 PM - 4:08 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 AM - 11:39 AM
12:25 AM - 1:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 9 at 3:35AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

Effective: Mon February 9, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph at the highest elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday into Tuesday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 9 at 12:59AM PST until February 9 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

Effective: Mon February 9, 2026, 12:59 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Fresno-Clovis, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, and Visalia - Porterville - Reedley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected highways include, but are not limited to, California Route 41, 43, 46, 58, 99, 140, 152, 168, 180, and 198.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:54AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches over 5000 feet, 10 to 18 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up to 2 feet over higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be very difficult Tuesday into Wednesday. Plan for travel delays and chain controls. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could make travel difficult with delays and chain controls.


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:44AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches along and just west of Highway 395 from June Lake to Mammoth Lakes. Above 8000 feet, 6 to 12 inches with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. Along Highway 395 near Bridgeport and Lee Vining, up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, as well as the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Monday, February 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
46.8°F
30.2°F
39.3°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.55 μg/m3
PM10: 7.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 10:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:19 AM - 7:49 AM
1:38 PM - 4:08 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 AM - 11:39 AM
12:25 AM - 1:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
39.2°F
27.9°F
37°F
72%
0.41 in
64%
10%
9.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.55 μg/m3
PM10: 6.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 1:55 AM
Moon Transit: 6:37 AM
Moonset: 11:15 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:07 AM - 8:37 AM
2:27 PM - 4:57 PM

Minor Periods

10:45 AM - 12:15 AM
1:25 AM - 2:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
30°F
25.3°F
28.5°F
93%
2.52 in
88%
69%
7.4 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.25 μg/m3
PM10: 4.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 2:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:27 AM
Moonset: 11:59 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:57 AM - 9:27 AM
3:18 PM - 5:48 PM

Minor Periods

11:29 AM - 12:59 AM
2:25 AM - 3:55 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
33.8°F
12.7°F
23.7°F
86%
0.03 in
70%
15%
9.6 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.72 μg/m3
PM10: 2.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.18 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 3:50 AM
Moon Transit: 8:19 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:49 AM - 10:19 AM
4:10 PM - 6:40 PM

Minor Periods

12:20 AM - 1:50 PM
3:20 AM - 4:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, February 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
36.5°F
21.4°F
28.9°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.58 μg/m3
PM10: 3.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.34 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 4:40 AM
Moon Transit: 9:12 AM
Moonset: 1:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
5:03 PM - 7:33 PM

Minor Periods

1:17 PM - 2:47 PM
4:10 AM - 5:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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