Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Mar 03:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lee Vining CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 8100 feet. High near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lee Vining CA
 38.03°N 119.08°W (Elev. 6621 ft)
3:22 pm PDT Mar 29, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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