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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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 11 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 03 Jan 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Carson City NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Carson City NV
 39.2°N 119.73°W (Elev. 4757 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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