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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Lee Vining CA
 37.92°N 119.03°W (Elev. 7024 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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