Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Canyon (SE708)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Dec 03:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 8200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Snow level 8900 feet rising to 9400 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 8900 feet rising to 9400 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA
 38°N 119.14°W (Elev. 6391 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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