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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 >

Current conditions at

Carson City Airport (KCXP)

Lat: 39.19056°NLon: 119.73191°WElev: 4694.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Carson City NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 33. 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: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 33. 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 and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Carson City NV
 39.19°N 119.82°W (Elev. 5492 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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