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Friday, June 5, 2026

Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra
to Celebrate 250 Years at Independence
Day Spectacular Concert on June 27, 2026

Natural Environments Inc. Announces
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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Saturday, June 6, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and much cooler with a high temp of around 85 degrees and a low temp of around 58 degrees. Possible daytime/evening 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and much cooler with a high temp of around 83 degrees and a low temp of around 50 degrees. Possible 20/15 mph wind gusts today/tonight.

Mariposa weather for Sunday: Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 82 degrees and a low temp of around 59 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Mon.: 80 degrees. Tue.: 80 degrees. Wed.: 86 degrees.