Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Canyon (SE708)

Lat: 37.93697°NLon: 119.13466°WElev: 7196.0ft.

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 3. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 26.

    High: 26 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  High near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 3. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. High near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 23.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 12.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Lee Vining CA
 37.91°N 119.12°W (Elev. 7270 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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