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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.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE New Washoe City NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE New Washoe City NV
 39.24°N 119.74°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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