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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Monitor Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Monitor Pass CA
 38.72°N 119.62°W (Elev. 7208 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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