Water Temperature of the Merced River in Yosemite Valley, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 AM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Happy Isles Bridge; Yosemite National ParkStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 47°F
L: 30°F

Tue
H: 39°F
L: 28°F

Wed
H: 30°F
L: 25°F

Thu
H: 34°F
L: 13°F

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 21°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
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 AM1:38 PM - 4:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:09 AM - 11:39 AM12:25 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
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 AM1:38 PM - 4:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:09 AM - 11:39 AM12:25 AM - 1:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
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 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
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 AM3:18 PM - 5:48 PM
Minor Periods
11:29 AM - 12:59 AM2:25 AM - 3:55 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
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 AM4:10 PM - 6:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:20 AM - 1:50 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
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 AM5:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Minor Periods
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM4:10 AM - 5:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
