National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Wellington NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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. 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.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Wellington NV
 38.69°N 119.35°W (Elev. 6355 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation