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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

14 Miles SSE 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 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSE Gerlach NV
 40.45°N 119.27°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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