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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Feb 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning February 15, 10:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. Low around 14. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lee Vining CA
 37.95°N 119.13°W (Elev. 7654 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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