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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.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 01 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Carson City NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
Carson City NV
 39.17°N 119.76°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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