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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 94%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

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 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lee Vining CA
 37.94°N 119.09°W (Elev. 6686 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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