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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83081°NLon: 119.64269°WElev: 4410.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NA 0 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 06:21 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Nixon NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Nixon NV
 39.86°N 119.48°W (Elev. 3888 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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