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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7400 feet. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7400 feet. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Lee Vining CA
 37.9°N 119°W (Elev. 7087 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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