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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 12:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Franktown Creek (NV006)

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

39°F

4°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 03:20 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

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

Overnight
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Sunday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 31 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Monday
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

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

Friday Night

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. 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.

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.