Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

Lat: 37.94508°NLon: 119.10272°WElev: 6777.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 09:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lee Vining CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm.  High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lee Vining CA
 37.95°N 119.13°W (Elev. 7654 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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