Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

CATNIP MOUNTAIN (CATN2)

Lat: 41.92186°NLon: 119.49719°WElev: 5750.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 29 Dec 02:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Catnip Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Catnip Mountain NV
 41.91°N 119.48°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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