Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Canyon (SE708)

Lat: 37.93697°NLon: 119.13466°WElev: 7196.0ft.

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 20. West wind around 15 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Low around 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 27.

    High: 27 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 20. West wind around 15 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Low around 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 27.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. High near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow. High near 39.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Low around 18.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 40.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA
 38.02°N 119.17°W (Elev. 7897 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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