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 >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Airport (490SE)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Jan 08:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Lee Vining CA

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

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Lee Vining CA
 37.92°N 119.03°W (Elev. 7024 ft)
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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