Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Canyon (SE708)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 12:50 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA
 38°N 119.14°W (Elev. 6391 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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