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

DW5805 Reno (D5805)

Lat: 39.58167°NLon: 119.732°WElev: 4445.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Sparks NV

  • Today

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

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 1am and 2am, then rain likely after 2am.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 1am and 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 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 22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Sparks NV
 39.56°N 119.73°W (Elev. 4462 ft)
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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