Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SSE 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 May 10:40 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level 9500 feet rising to 10400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Snow level 10400 feet lowering to 9600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 9200 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8200 feet. High near 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7500 feet rising to 9000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, 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

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Snow level 9400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 9500 feet rising to 10400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Snow level 10400 feet lowering to 9600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 9200 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8200 feet. High near 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 9000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA
 37.9°N 119°W (Elev. 7087 ft)
8:35 am PDT May 2, 2026
10am PDT May 2, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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