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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 >

Current conditions at

EW6216 RENO (E6216)

Lat: 39.50033°NLon: 119.8395°WElev: 4701.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 06:33 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Reno NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 1am and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 1am and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Reno NV
 39.5°N 119.83°W (Elev. 4688 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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