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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 03:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lee Vining CA

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 10 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: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 10 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, mainly before 4am. Low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lee Vining CA
 37.95°N 119.13°W (Elev. 7654 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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