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

Cold Springs (DNCSP)

Lat: 39.6764°NLon: 119.9778°WElev: 5030.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Cold Springs Valley NV

Flood Watch January 3, 10:00am until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. High near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Cold Springs Valley NV
 39.84°N 120.09°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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