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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BLUEWING MOUNTAIN (BLUN2)

Lat: 40.50147°NLon: 119.12161°WElev: 4570.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:37 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Gerlach 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. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    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. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Gerlach NV
 40.37°N 119.05°W (Elev. 4856 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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