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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

DW5805 Reno (D5805)

Lat: 39.58167°NLon: 119.732°WElev: 4445.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sparks NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6800 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 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6800 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 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Sparks NV
 39.54°N 119.7°W (Elev. 4593 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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