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

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

Lat: 38.7482°NLon: 119.53656°WElev: 5677.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Monitor Pass CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am.  Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Monitor Pass CA
 38.7°N 119.56°W (Elev. 5564 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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