Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	S 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	24 Dec 12:40 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7700 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 37.