Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 11 Apr 01:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Lee Vining CA
 37.92°N 119.03°W (Elev. 7024 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
1am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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