Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Lee Vining Canyon (SE708)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Apr 01:50 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 8100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Lee Vining CA
 38°N 119.14°W (Elev. 6391 ft)
1:20 pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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