Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 09:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 39 °F

    Freezing Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Widespread freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA
 37.89°N 119.08°W (Elev. 6850 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
10pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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