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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NA 0 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Nixon NV

Lake Wind Advisory January 3, 04:00am until January 4, 01:00pm
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Lake Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Nixon NV
 39.88°N 119.37°W (Elev. 4236 ft)
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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