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

Reno, Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)

Lat: 39.50776°NLon: 119.76819°WElev: 4403.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 04 Jan 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. High near 48. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 48. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.51°N 119.78°W (Elev. 4436 ft)
1:16 am PST Jan 4, 2026
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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