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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

TPZ1261Park Ranch (LIB05)

Lat: 38.6412°NLon: 119.52023°WElev: 5047.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Wellington NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Wellington NV
 38.69°N 119.35°W (Elev. 6355 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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