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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Reno, Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.51°N 119.78°W (Elev. 4436 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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