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

Virginia City (NV044)

Lat: 39.29838°NLon: 119.64703°WElev: 6165.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Virginia City NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain.  Snow level 5900 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow likely after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Virginia City NV
 39.3°N 119.61°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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