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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE New Washoe City NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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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:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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