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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed S 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Watch April 21, 05:00am until April 22, 05:00pm
Lake Wind Advisory April 20, 11:00am until April 20, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Lake Wind Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7300 feet. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lee Vining CA
 38.03°N 119.08°W (Elev. 6621 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 19, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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