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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

66°F

19°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Sep 01:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

High Wind Watch September 12, 11:00am until September 13, 02:00am
Fire Weather Watch September 12, 11:00am until September 13, 12:00am
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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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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:
11:30 pm PDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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