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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

SR-341/US-50 (NEMNV)

Lat: 39.2244°NLon: 119.6465°WElev: 4761.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:24 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Carson City NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Carson City NV
 39.18°N 119.67°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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