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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franktown Creek (NV006)

Lat: 39.27412°NLon: 119.84138°WElev: 5057.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W New Washoe City NV

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    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 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. South wind around 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. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches 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 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W New Washoe City NV
 39.29°N 119.84°W (Elev. 5843 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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