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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Carson City NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. 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 rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Carson City NV
 39.2°N 119.7°W (Elev. 4885 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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