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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

SR-338 Sweetwater (SWWNV)

Lat: 38.51387°NLon: 119.21288°WElev: 6810.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SSW 21 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Smith Valley NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °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 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °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 36.

    High: 36 °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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 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 36.
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 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Smith Valley NV
 38.69°N 119.15°W (Elev. 7274 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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