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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 >

Current conditions at

Carson City Airport (KCXP)

Lat: 39.19056°NLon: 119.73191°WElev: 4694.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Carson City NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carson City NV
 39.17°N 119.76°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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