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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

SR-338 Sweetwater (SWWNV)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 08:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Smith Valley NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow. High near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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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:
8:16 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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