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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

I-580 Arrowhead (ARRNV)

Lat: 39.34069°NLon: 119.80437°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV
 39.37°N 119.8°W (Elev. 5587 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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