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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Nov 04:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning November 14, 04:15am until November 14, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning November 14, 04:15am until November 14, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 9400 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1am and 4am. Snow level 9400 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9600 feet. High near 45. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 9600 feet. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 9400 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1am and 4am. Snow level 9400 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9600 feet. High near 45. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA
 37.89°N 118.97°W (Elev. 7349 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Nov 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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