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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.51°N 119.78°W (Elev. 4436 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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