Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW5805 Reno (D5805)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	ENE 0 MPH
Barometer	30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 07:55 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Sparks NV

Today
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Rain
New Year's Day
High: 51 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 54 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

New Year's Day

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, NV

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

2 Miles N Sparks NV
39.55°N 119.76°W (Elev. 4554 ft)

1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025

Forecast Valid:

8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026

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