Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Mar 07:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 5am.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 5am. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA
 37.89°N 119.08°W (Elev. 6850 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 29, 2026
8am PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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