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

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

Lat: 39.35967°NLon: 119.662°WElev: 6699.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Virginia City NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm.  Snow level 7000 feet. High near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly 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 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Virginia City NV
 39.35°N 119.6°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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