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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

I-580 Reno Yard (RRYNV)

Lat: 39.5319°NLon: 119.786°WElev: 4462.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:46 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Reno NV
 39.52°N 119.81°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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