Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

SR-338 Sweetwater (SWWNV)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 31 Dec 06:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Smith Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7700 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm.  Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Smith Valley NV
 38.69°N 119.15°W (Elev. 7274 ft)
3:36 am PST Dec 31, 2025
6am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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