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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 >

Current conditions at

SW Gardnerville (HWY 88) (NV021)

Lat: 38.92584°NLon: 119.77951°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 03 Jan 02:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Minden NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Minden NV
 38.95°N 119.76°W (Elev. 4757 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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