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

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

Lat: 39.35967° N Lon: 119.662° W Elev: 6699.0 ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 09:45 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Today
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs 47 to 52. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Lows 30 to 35. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 48 to 53. Light winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Lows 30 to 35. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Highs 48 to 53. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Lows 33 to 38.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 52.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Lows 31 to 36.
Monday And Monday Night
Snow and rain likely. Highs 43 to 48. Lows 22 to 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow and rain. Highs 42 to 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 21 to 31.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 43 to 48.



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