Kings Canyon National Park, CA

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South Fork Kings River, Kings Canyon National Park
South Fork Kings River, Kings Canyon National Park - RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

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51°F
High: 54° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Station: CGVC1
Observed at: 4:00 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 69%
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Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued November 13 at 10:30AM PST until November 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA (Expires: November 17, 2026 6:00 am)
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Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Widespread Moderate Impacts with total snow accumulations up to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Instructions: If you must travel, 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

This Afternoon:Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight:Rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 29. West northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday:Sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 0 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 60°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 60°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Good
  81 /100

Ideal conditions for outdoor events / activities. Comfortable temperature (high near 55°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100
Ideal conditions for outdoor events / activities. Comfortable temperature (high near 60°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon National Park is an outdoor-planning page for Grant Grove and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway corridor. It has a distinct purpose centered on deep-canyon heat, seasonal roads, river conditions, snow, and high-country storms, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Kings Canyon National Park Day

Start by comparing conditions across Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, camping, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Kings Canyon National Park

  • Conditions around Grant Grove and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway corridor can differ sharply from nearby towns; deep-canyon heat, seasonal roads, river conditions, snow, and high-country storms are the main planning variables.
  • For camping, confirm overnight lows, wind, precipitation, fire restrictions, campground access, and how quickly shelter or services can be reached.
  • Check elevation-specific forecasts, snow and ice, chain controls, seasonal roads, cold nights, thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and shoulder-season closures.
  • Air quality and wildfire smoke can shift quickly; shorten strenuous plans when visibility or breathing conditions worsen.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Grant Grove and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway corridor. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Grant Grove
  • Cedar Grove
  • Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
  • Hume Lake
  • Roads End
  • Boyden Cavern
  • Wilsonia

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Kings Canyon National Park rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Kings Canyon National Park

🌤
51°F
High: 54° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Station: CGVC1
Observed at: 4:00 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 69%
Fri 🌧
54° 27°
100%
Sat ☀
55° 30°
0%
Sun ⛅
60° 31°
0%
Mon ❄
52° 24°
78%
Tue ❄
46° 18°
32%
Wed ❄
49° 24°
86%
Thu ❄
46° 16°
66%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

54° Fri 55° Sat 60° Sun 52° Mon 46° Tue 49° Wed 46° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

27° Fri 30° Sat 31° Sun 24° Mon 18° Tue 24° Wed 16° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 83 Fri 100 Sat 100 Sun 74 Mon 19 Tue 18 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 11:47 pm CST

Kings Canyon National Park Weather by Season

Winter

At Kings Canyon National Park, deep snow, avalanche terrain, closed roads, and limited services define winter access. Many trailheads are unreachable, and clear skies do not remove cold-night, ice, or high-elevation hazards.

Spring

Around Grant Grove and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway corridor, spring remains wintry in the high country, with snow-covered trails, runoff, muddy lower approaches, and roads opening gradually. Shoulder-season plans should stay flexible around snowpack and overnight freezes.

Summer

For deep-canyon heat, seasonal roads, river conditions, snow, and high-country storms, summer is the main access season, with intense high-elevation sun, cold nights, snowmelt crossings, and afternoon thunderstorms. Wildfire smoke and fire restrictions can alter routes or close backcountry areas.

Fall

Near Grant Grove and the surrounding area, early fall can be stable and clear, but freezing nights and early snow arrive quickly. Passes, campgrounds, and seasonal roads may close with little relation to conditions in nearby valleys.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: July and August.
  • Coolest months: December through March.
  • Wettest season: November through April, primarily snow.
  • Driest season: July through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Mid-July through September after snow retreat and before sustained winter weather.