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

US-50 Spooner/Carson (SPONV)

Lat: 39.1174°NLon: 119.8449°WElev: 5955.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:42 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Carson City NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 7200 feet. High near 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Carson City NV
 39.14°N 119.81°W (Elev. 5719 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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