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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 Canyon (SE708)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 03 Jan 04:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:52am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:52am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lee Vining CA
 37.97°N 119.16°W (Elev. 9114 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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