Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carson City Airport (KCXP)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 06:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE New Washoe City NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 9600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 6700 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 9600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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)
3:36 am PST Dec 31, 2025
6am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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