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

CW2857 Fernley (C2857)

Lat: 39.59821°NLon: 119.27411°WElev: 4255.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Nixon NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Nixon NV
 39.94°N 119.21°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
9:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
10am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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