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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83081°NLon: 119.64269°WElev: 4410.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Sutcliffe NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Sutcliffe NV
 39.83°N 119.74°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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