Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Wellington NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7900 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 9000 feet. High near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 9000 feet. High near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Wellington NV
 38.76°N 119.48°W (Elev. 6142 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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