Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:23am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:23am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA
 37.9°N 119°W (Elev. 7087 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
10am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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